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NIU's observatory on Friday is located inside of Davis Hall. The observatory is open 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. every Wednesday. ( Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

Davis Hall Observatory reopened to NIU

By Michael Mollsen, Written Managing Editor | August 29, 2023

DeKALB – Those looking to save a couple bucks on their next romantic evening can do so again, as “NIU’s best cheap date on campus” has reopened. Since closing three years ago due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Davis Hall Observatory has not...

The moon glows reddish-brown during a lunar eclipse on April 15, 2014. Students will get a free, hands-on experience to observe a supermoon lunar eclipse through a telescope Sunday in the NIU Observatory. 

Weather hampers eclipse viewing

By Rhea Riley | April 15, 2014

NIU’s observatory didn’t get the turnout it expected for its lunar eclipse showing due to snowy, cold weather Monday.A total lunar eclipse only happens twice a year when the moon passes into the shadow of the Earth and turns a reddish-brown color,...

Courtney Vadnais, freshman translation and business spanish major, looks through the Davis Hall Oberservatory's telescope to see the stars in November 2011.

See all of DeKalb and more from the observatory

By Erin Kolb | September 23, 2012

The Davis Hall observatory offers students the chance to see things billions of miles away. The observatory is a popular spot, as more than 50 people visit on any given clear night, said observatory manager Matt Wiesner. From the window of the observatory,...

Campus spots prove perfect for date nights

By Hailey Kurth | November 9, 2011

Looking for a place to keep warm with your boo on those cold nights? There are a number of places on campus to take a date when you're looking for a night of romance. Here are some key locales to keep in mind when you're planning your perfect date night:...

Courtney Vadnais, freshman translation and business spanish major, looks through the Davis Hall Oberservatory's telescope to see the stars in November 2011.

Observatory to host educational night on constellations

By Lauren Dielman | November 3, 2011

Students can view 30 to 40 miles of DeKalb and Sycamore all from one place: the NIU Observatory.The Observatory, located in Davis Hall Room 703, is open Thursdays and Fridays from 7:00 to 11 p.m. and is free and open to the public.Observatory Manager...

Underage at NIU means an over abundance of fun

By Heather Skrip | September 16, 2010

For new and returning students, it may come as a surprise that there is more to do on a Friday or Saturday night, then partying on Greek Row, drinking in an apartment or going to a bar. Being under the age of 21 can only limit your weekend activities...