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🔭 Department of Astronomy at Indiana University Bloomington 📍Home to the Kirkwood Observatory 🌌 Profile picture by Lexi Gault 🦋 @iuastro.bsky.social

 Bloomington, Indiana
astro.indiana.edu
Joined December 2008
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Hello wonderful people of X! We want to announce that this year we are beginning our transition of moving from X to Bluesky. For the time being we will be posting on both platforms, but we will soon no longer be active on this site. We hope you can all support us in this journey!
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We are now retiring this account. Please follow us on bluesky for future updates, or check out our website for other ways to get in touch with us. Links in next post.
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Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/iuastro.bsk… IU Astronomy website: astro.indiana.edu/index.html
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OPEN: Kirkwood Observatory will be open for Solar Saturdays today, September 27th, from 1:00 to 3:00pm. With clear skies, come learn about our favorite star and catch it through the solar telescope! See you there!☀️
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Our next Solar Saturday will be held this Saturday, September 27th from 1 to 3pm! The weather is looking semi-clear for tomorrow, but check around 11am on September 27th. Come on out and look at the Sun through our solar telescope!☀️ Follow us on Bluesky!🦋
Flyer for “Solar Saturdays” presented by the IU Astronomy Department at Kirkwood Observatory. Event runs from 1–3 PM on August 30; September 6, 13, and 27; October 4, 18, and 25; November 8 and 15. Large orange text reads “Solar Saturdays.” A graphic of flames decorates the bottom. Top right corner shows the Indiana University Solar Saturdays logo with an observatory dome. A circular icon at bottom left says “Weather Permitting!” with a cloud, sun, and lightning graphic. Bottom right text: “Take a look at the Sun through Kirkwood’s solar telescope!” Social media and website info follow: find updates on the website, Bluesky (@IUASTRO), and a QR code.

ALT Flyer for “Solar Saturdays” presented by the IU Astronomy Department at Kirkwood Observatory. Event runs from 1–3 PM on August 30; September 6, 13, and 27; October 4, 18, and 25; November 8 and 15. Large orange text reads “Solar Saturdays.” A graphic of flames decorates the bottom. Top right corner shows the Indiana University Solar Saturdays logo with an observatory dome. A circular icon at bottom left says “Weather Permitting!” with a cloud, sun, and lightning graphic. Bottom right text: “Take a look at the Sun through Kirkwood’s solar telescope!” Social media and website info follow: find updates on the website, Bluesky (@IUASTRO), and a QR code.

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CLOSED: Due to weather and cloud cover, Kirkwood Observatory will be closed tonight!
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Kirkwood Observatory is scheduled to be open tonight, September 24th from 9:00 - 10:30 pm, but we will likely be closed tonight due to rain! Check back around 7pm for the final call. Reminder: Follow us over on Bluesky @ iuastro 🦋 before we retire our X account this month!
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OPEN: The weather is looking like it will be clear tonight, 9/17, so the observatory will be open to the public from 9-10:30pm. Come enjoy the stars with us!✨
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Kirkwood Observatory is scheduled to be open tonight (9/17) from 9-10:30pm! The current forecast is looking clear, but check back around 7pm for the final call! 🌌 Reminder: Follow us on Bluesky @ iuastro 🦋 before we retire our X account in September!
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CLOSED: Due to more cloud cover than expected, Solar Saturdays for today, September 13th, is cancelled. Sorry for the inconvenience! Join us for the next installment on September 27th!☀️
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OPEN: Kirkwood Observatory will be open for Solar Saturdays today, September 13th, from 1:00 to 3:00pm. With partly cloudy skies, come learn about our favorite star and catch it through the solar telescope! See you there!☀️
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Our next Solar Saturday will be held this Saturday, September 13th from 1 to 3pm! The weather is looking semi-clear for tomorrow, but check around 11am on September 13th. Come on out and look at the Sun through our solar telescope!☀️ Follow us on Bluesky!🦋
Flyer for “Solar Saturdays” presented by the IU Astronomy Department at Kirkwood Observatory. Event runs from 1–3 PM on August 30; September 6, 13, and 27; October 4, 18, and 25; November 8 and 15. Large orange text reads “Solar Saturdays.” A graphic of flames decorates the bottom. Top right corner shows the Indiana University Solar Saturdays logo with an observatory dome. A circular icon at bottom left says “Weather Permitting!” with a cloud, sun, and lightning graphic. Bottom right text: “Take a look at the Sun through Kirkwood’s solar telescope!” Social media and website info follow: find updates on the website, Bluesky (@IUASTRO), and a QR code.

ALT Flyer for “Solar Saturdays” presented by the IU Astronomy Department at Kirkwood Observatory. Event runs from 1–3 PM on August 30; September 6, 13, and 27; October 4, 18, and 25; November 8 and 15. Large orange text reads “Solar Saturdays.” A graphic of flames decorates the bottom. Top right corner shows the Indiana University Solar Saturdays logo with an observatory dome. A circular icon at bottom left says “Weather Permitting!” with a cloud, sun, and lightning graphic. Bottom right text: “Take a look at the Sun through Kirkwood’s solar telescope!” Social media and website info follow: find updates on the website, Bluesky (@IUASTRO), and a QR code.

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OPEN: The weather is looking like it will be clear tonight, 9/10, so the observatory will be open to the public from 9:30 - 11:00 pm. Come enjoy the stars with us!✨
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Kirkwood Observatory is scheduled to be open tonight (9/10) from 9:30-11pm! The current forecast is looking clear, but check back around 7pm for the final call! 🌌 Reminder: Follow us on Bluesky @ iuastro 🦋 before we retire our X account in September!
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OPEN: Kirkwood Observatory will be open for Solar Saturdays today, September 6th, from 1:00 to 3:00pm. Come learn about our favorite star and see it through the solar telescope! See you there!☀️
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Our next Solar Saturday will be held this Saturday, September 6th from 1 to 3pm! The weather is looking clear for tomorrow, but check around 11am on September 6th. Come on out and look at the Sun through our solar telescope!☀️ Follow us on Bluesky!📷🦋
Flyer for “Solar Saturdays” presented by the IU Astronomy Department at Kirkwood Observatory. Event runs from 1–3 PM on August 30; September 6, 13, and 27; October 4, 18, and 25; November 8 and 15. Large orange text reads “Solar Saturdays.” A graphic of flames decorates the bottom. Top right corner shows the Indiana University Solar Saturdays logo with an observatory dome. A circular icon at bottom left says “Weather Permitting!” with a cloud, sun, and lightning graphic. Bottom right text: “Take a look at the Sun through Kirkwood’s solar telescope!” Social media and website info follow: find updates on the website, Bluesky (@IUASTRO), and a QR code.

ALT Flyer for “Solar Saturdays” presented by the IU Astronomy Department at Kirkwood Observatory. Event runs from 1–3 PM on August 30; September 6, 13, and 27; October 4, 18, and 25; November 8 and 15. Large orange text reads “Solar Saturdays.” A graphic of flames decorates the bottom. Top right corner shows the Indiana University Solar Saturdays logo with an observatory dome. A circular icon at bottom left says “Weather Permitting!” with a cloud, sun, and lightning graphic. Bottom right text: “Take a look at the Sun through Kirkwood’s solar telescope!” Social media and website info follow: find updates on the website, Bluesky (@IUASTRO), and a QR code.

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OPEN: The weather is likely to be clear tonight, 9/3, so the observatory will be open to the public from 9:30 - 11:00 pm. Come enjoy the stars with us!
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Kirkwood Observatory is scheduled to be open tonight (9/3) from 9:30-11pm! The current forecast is looking clear with some clouds, but check back around 7pm for the final call! 🌌 Reminder: Follow us on Bluesky @ iuastro 🦋 before we retire our X account in September!
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OPEN: Kirkwood Observatory will be open for Solar Saturdays today, August 30th, from 1:00 to 3:00pm. Come learn about our favorite star and see it through the solar telescope! See you there!☀️
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Our first Solar Saturday of the semester will be held this Saturday, August 30th from 1 to 3pm! The weather is looking clear for tomorrow, but check around 11am on August 30th. Come on out and look at the Sun through our solar telescope!☀️ Follow us on Bluesky!🦋
Flyer for “Solar Saturdays” presented by the IU Astronomy Department at Kirkwood Observatory. Event runs from 1–3 PM on August 30; September 6, 13, and 27; October 4, 18, and 25; November 8 and 15. Large orange text reads “Solar Saturdays.” A graphic of flames decorates the bottom. Top right corner shows the Indiana University Solar Saturdays logo with an observatory dome. A circular icon at bottom left says “Weather Permitting!” with a cloud, sun, and lightning graphic. Bottom right text: “Take a look at the Sun through Kirkwood’s solar telescope!” Social media and website info follow: find updates on the website, Bluesky (@IUASTRO), and a QR code.

ALT Flyer for “Solar Saturdays” presented by the IU Astronomy Department at Kirkwood Observatory. Event runs from 1–3 PM on August 30; September 6, 13, and 27; October 4, 18, and 25; November 8 and 15. Large orange text reads “Solar Saturdays.” A graphic of flames decorates the bottom. Top right corner shows the Indiana University Solar Saturdays logo with an observatory dome. A circular icon at bottom left says “Weather Permitting!” with a cloud, sun, and lightning graphic. Bottom right text: “Take a look at the Sun through Kirkwood’s solar telescope!” Social media and website info follow: find updates on the website, Bluesky (@IUASTRO), and a QR code.

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OPEN: We have clear weather, so the Kirkwood Observatory will be open to the public tonight from 9:30-11pm!! Hope to see everyone there!🔭
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