The SFSU Observatory houses four telescopes and is open to the public three nights per week during the fall and spring semesters.  Please note that the Observatory is closed on weekends, school holidays and during finals week. 

Free and open to all students, staff, and the public.

Summer 2018

The Observatory is CLOSED to the public during the summer. Please check again in the fall!.

Location:
We are located in Thornton Hall.
Take the elevator to the 9th floor and follow the signs.

Observatory Phone:| (415) 338-7707

Observatory Facebook: www.facebook.com/SFSU.Observatory

Here are directions to the observatory. In case of questionable weather, please call (415) 338-7707 to find out if the observatory is open.

 Note: Please dress warmly! The observatory can be quite windy and cold.

 

 

Navy Weather Satellite Link (click)