Morgan County Observatory Foundation

Save the date! Saturday, June 13 7pm Dancing Under the Stars at the Morgan County Observatory Foundation with the The Flashbacks!!
All proceeds benefit the Observatory Foundation. Kids get in FREE! Tickets on sale now at mcof.org Event will happen rain or shine! (We have indoor capability)There will be limited ticket numbers until we know what the weather will be.

Looks like Friday will be good for star gazing! There are still some tickets available for the shows.

Planetarium Shows - May 15 and 16

AMAZING ASTRONOMERS OF ANTIQUITY

The seven most AMAZING ASTRONOMERS OF ANTIQUITY are responsible for most of the astronomy we still use everyday: watching sunrises, sunsets and the phasing moon; counting days, months and years; predicting the seasons and eclipses; gazing at the stars overhead and even reading horoscopes. Join in celebrating these amazing discoveries.

An additional short movie on Summer stargazing is included.

If the skies are clear after the movies we will use the telescopes.

May 15 and 16
2 shows each night- Friday and Saturday
7:00 pm and 8:00 pm
Please purchase tickets ahead of time - they sell out quickly!!
Purchase Tickets here mcof.org

MCOF will be at the Master Gardener's 26th Annual Plant Fair, May 8th and 9th from 9-4pm, weather permitting.
Berkeley Springs State Park

2 South Washington Street Berkeley Springs, WV 25411

We will have our H-alpha telescope to safely view the sun to see sun flares and spots and handouts all about the sun and solar system. Come visit us and see the sun!

We can always use volunteers - if you would like to help us with our booth and telescopes for this event let us know! (you don't have to stay for the entire event - any help is appreciated!)
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Morgan County Observatory - Planetarium Shows - April 24 and 25

The hunt for planets around other stars, and the possibility of life on these worlds, are the central topics of EXOPLANETS - Discovering New Worlds. This show blends science, documentary-style storytelling, and a touch of science fiction into a compelling look at the ongoing search for planets around alien worlds.

An additional short movie on Summer stargazing is included.

2 shows each night- Friday and Saturday 7:00 pm and 8:00 pm

Please purchase tickets ahead of time - they sell out quickly!!

Purchase tickets at mcof.org

We are so thrilled (and honestly a little overwhelmed!) by the amazing turnout for our First Night Event. Seeing so many members of our community come out to engage and be excited about astronomy made the event truly special.
Thank you all for your enthusiasm, encouragement, and curiosity—the stars are there for everyone!.
As we continue to train more volunteer operators on our telescopes, we’re excited to offer more public stargazing nights in the future. These events will feature multiple telescopes viewing different celestial sights, along with informal constellation tours using our green laser pointers. We’ll also continue hosting our monthly planetarium shows.
We hope you’ll make this a regular destination and join us again soon as we explore the night sky together!
Check our website mcof.org for event dates

FIRST LIGHT EVENT - Come see the new telescope!

Saturday March 28, 2026 1-3 pm and 7-9 pm

Join us on a tour of our refurbished observatory, classroom and dome with the new adjustable height telescope. Take a peek inside our planetarium and, night sky permitting, through the new telescope. Enjoy an astronomy craft for any age to create and participate in our Celestial Treasure Hunt!

Event is free - Light snacks and astronomy items are available to purchase to help support our mission.

Planetarium Shows - Jan 16, 17 and 18

Astronomy: 3000 years of Stargazing - Take a tour of the major astronomical milestones of the last 3,000 years and explore the discoveries made possible by the use of technology, from the cosmological models of antiquity, through the Ptolemaic system and the epicycles, to the contributions of Copernicus, Galileo, Kepler, Newton and Herschel, amongst others.

An additional short movie on Winter stargazing is included.

Jan 16 and 17 2 shows each night- Friday and Saturday at 7:00 pm and 8:00 pm

Jan 18 Matinee 2:00pm

Please purchase tickets ahead of time - they sell out quickly!!

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Come join us for the Season of Light Planetarium shows 7 and 8 pm Dec 12 and 13th. The show explores the historical, cultural, and astronomical connections to holiday traditions, especially those involving light during the winter season.
for tickets go to mcof.org

Looks like the weather might be good for star gazing tonight after the movies! Come join us - dress warmly!
Season of Light Planetarium shows 7 and 8 pm Nov 28
for tickets go to mcof.org