Springfield Astronomical Society

09/13/2026

Join us at 6 Taproom in Willard MO for Observe The Moon night Saturday September 19, 2026

Get ready with us to observe the Moon 💅

One more week until International Observe the Moon Night! You’re invited to celebrate our nearest neighbor in space, together with people all over the world.

09/12/2026

Here is the schedule of public viewing nights at MSU's Baker Observatory this fall.

They're finally here!
Public Viewing Nights - three dates to choose from this fall.
Stay tuned here for updates, changes, or cancellations.

09/10/2026

Is that a big juicy orange? Nah, it's just a picture of the sun taken by our very own Matt Sutton.

Solar Sundaying! ☀️🔭

Ever wonder what our local star looks like up close? Captured this incredible view highlighting the Sun's churning chromosphere, magnetic filaments, active sunspot regions, and a massive plasma prominence reaching out into space. It's a reminder of just how dynamic and powerful our Sun really is!

09/01/2026

My pics from our August 27, 2026 Lunar Eclipse event at One 2 Five Taproom

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08/31/2026

Some pics from our Lunar Eclipse event at One 2 Five Taproom Thursday evening 8/27/26. Sorry I didn't get more pics of our scopes and set up, but I was busy with the public and getting some pictures of the eclipse most of the evening, and after I got set up, the guy in the red shirt in the first picture was waiting to interview me for KY3. I still haven't seen the interview (other than from my POV while I was doing it, lol). You may need to click on the second image to get the animation to play. Since I didn't get many pics of the crown, I will put a link to One 2 Five Taproom's post in the comments.

08/31/2026

Some pics of our Lunar Eclipse event by our friends at One 2 Five Taproom who hosted the event.

08/27/2026

🌕🌌 IT’S ALMOST ECLIPSE TIME! 🌌🌕

Join the Springfield Astronomical Society at One 2 Five Taproom on Thursday, August 27 for an unforgettable night under the stars! 🔭✨

We’ll be gathering to watch the Partial Lunar Eclipse as Earth’s shadow slowly crosses the Moon. 🌎🌑

The partial eclipse begins around 9:33 PM—so grab a drink, bring your friends, and settle in for a night of astronomy, conversation, and celestial views! 🍻🔭

✨ What to expect:
🌕 Lunar eclipse viewing
🔭 Telescopes & astronomy
⭐ A chance to explore the night sky
🍺 Drinks & good company at One 2 Five Taproom
🌌 A fun, relaxed evening with your local astronomy community

Whether you’re an experienced stargazer or have never looked through a telescope before, come hang out with us!

📅 Thursday, August 27
📍 One 2 Five Taproom
🔭 Springfield Astronomical Society

The Moon is putting on a show. Come watch it with us! 🌕✨