Explore the Skies with NMSU Astronomy and the NMSU Foundation! 

Join us for a free evening of stargazing and discovery. 

Date: Friday, Oct. 16, 2026
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location: Clyde W. Tombaugh Campus Observatory

View the night sky through three observatory telescopes, meet NMSU astronomers and enjoy a complimentary hot chocolate bar hosted by the NMSU Foundation! 

Special Giveaway:

The first 20 attendees will receive a poster signed by Clyde Tombaugh, the NMSU professor who discovered Pluto in 1930 and helped establish astronomy research at NMSU. 

Location Details:

Clyde W. Tombaugh Observatory, Williams Street near Stewart 

Look for the three domed buildings just south of the parking lots and in front of the track facility. 

Experience NMSU’s astronomy legacy and the wonders of the cosmos under New Mexico’s night sky!