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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

A telescope sits in the Davis Hall Observatory. The telescopes amplify what they’re viewing based on how big an object is, how far away it is and how much light the object emits. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

Davis Hall Observatory offers a glimpse into celestial phenomena

By Jonathan Shelby, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | October 16, 2025

Among the small number of ways to view interstellar events in Illinois, NIU is one location that allows its community to peer into the depths of space.  Sitting next to the East Lagoon, the Davis Hall Observatory serves as an educational resource...

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