Department of Physics Observatory

The Texas State Observatory sits atop the Supple Science Building. It is open Sept. 1–Dec. 5 in the fall and Jan. 15–May 5 in the spring. Public viewing nights run Wednesdays from 7–9 p.m., offering free stargazing when weather permits. Operated by the student-led Astronomy Club, it features a 16-inch telescope. Take the elevators to the fourth floor of Supple and follow the signs.

For more information, visit the Astronomy Club student organization Facebook page using the link below.

Parking and Directions

Finding a place to park on campus can be difficult to say the least.  Please note, there is no free visitor parking for the observatory.  If you park in a restricted lot without a parking permit you will probably get a ticket.  We suggest visitors park in the LBJ Student Center Parking Garage.  This is a pay-to-park garage but you will probably only be there for an hour or two which will not be very expensive.  For more information regarding the parking garage please use the link here.

After parking in the garage, walk through the LBJ Student Center and take a right to head up the steps.  You will cross over Comanche Street via a raised walkway and the Supple Science Building will be directly on your right after the bridge.

Observatory Directions