Stargazing & Weather
Solar Observing
We’re taking advantage of the sunny summer weather and bringing our solar telescopes out each week this summer! Our expert staff will guide you through safe solar observing while teaching you about our closest star. Please note: that solar observing will be canceled in case of heavy clouds, rain, or dangerous temperatures. These decisions are made approximately 24 hours in advance. Solar safety Our telescope equipment utilizes safe Sun viewing methods; filtering the sunlight and projecting the sunlight. Solar filters include white light filters that block 99.999 percent of incoming sunlight, safely allowing us to see any sunspots that might be visible. H-alpha SolarMax II telescope filters…
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- Where: Bell Museum, 2088 Larpenteur Ave W, St Paul, MN 55113 · Directions
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Source: bellmuseum.umn.edu ↗ · checked Jul 27, 2026