Ball State University Observatory, Muncie

#10 among attractions in Muncie

Observatories and planetariums

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Facts and practical information

The Ball State University Observatory is a collection of five permanently mounted telescopes on the Cooper Science Building on the campus of the Ball State University in Muncie, IN. Its largest telescope is a 16-inch Meade LX200. The observatory is used primarily for student astronomy classes and not research. The observatory also hosts public observation events for enthusiasts. ()

Coordinates: 40°11'57"N, 85°24'44"W

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Ball State University Observatory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Beneficence Statue, David Owsley Museum of Art Ball State University, Shafer Tower, Emens Auditorium.

~670 ftSE
Monuments and statues
Beneficence Statue, Muncie
4 min walk • Beneficence is a 1937 bronze statue on the campus of Ball State University, located in Muncie, Indiana. The statue is referred to as Benny by students.
~600 ftE
Specialty museum, Museum, Art museum
David Owsley Museum of Art Ball State University, Muncie
3 min walk • The David Owsley Museum of Art is a university art museum located in the Fine Arts building on the campus of Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, the United States of America.
0.4 miNE
Tower
Shafer Tower, Muncie
10 min walk • Shafer Tower is a 150-foot-tall free-standing bell tower, or campanile with a carillon and chiming clock in the middle of the campus of Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana.
~1640 ftNE
Concerts and shows, Auditorium, Theater
Emens Auditorium, Muncie
8 min walk • The John R. Emens College-Community Auditorium, or Emens Auditorium as it is known on campus, is an auditorium on the campus of Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, United States.
~1990 ftNE
Sculpture, Monuments and statues
Frog Baby Fountain, Muncie
10 min walk • Frog Baby Fountain is a statue set in the middle of a fountain on the Ball State University campus. It is known as a sign of good luck and is a popular meeting place. The Frog Baby statue was cast by Edith Barretto Stevens Parsons in 1937 and has been moved several times prior to becoming what it is known as today. Frank C.
~660 ftW
Garden, Park
Wheeler-Thanhauser Orchid Collection and Species Bank, Muncie
4 min walk • The Wheeler-Thanhauser Orchid Collection and Species Bank is located within Christy Woods, an 17-acre property located on the southwest corner of the Ball State University campus in Muncie, Indiana, United States.
1.1 miE
Bridge
West Washington Street Bridge, Muncie
29 min walk • The West Washington Street Bridge is a historic concrete arch bridge in Muncie, Indiana, United States. It spans the White River, connecting Washington Street and Meeks Avenue.
~1060 ftW
Park
Christy Woods, Muncie
6 min walk • Christy Woods is an arboretum and botanical garden located on the southwest corner of the Ball State University campus in Muncie, Indiana, with special focus on Indiana's native plants and ecosystems.
0.9 miSE
Gothic Revival architecture, Cemetery
Beech Grove Cemetery, Muncie
22 min walk • Beech Grove Cemetery is a large historical cemetery and national historic district located at Muncie, Indiana. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999.
~1740 ftNE
Universities and schools
Ball Communication, Muncie
9 min walk • The College of Communication, Information, and Media is a part of Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. The Ball Communication Building and the David Letterman Communication and Media Building house the CCIM classrooms, offices, television studios, and radio station.
~1860 ftNE
Library
Bracken Library, Muncie
9 min walk • The Alexander M. Bracken Library is the main library on the campus of Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ball State University Observatory?

Nearby attractions include David Owsley Museum of Art Ball State University, Muncie (3 min walk), Wheeler-Thanhauser Orchid Collection and Species Bank, Muncie (4 min walk), Beneficence Statue, Muncie (4 min walk), Christy Woods, Muncie (6 min walk).

How to get to Ball State University Observatory by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ball State University Observatory:

Bus

BSU Burkhardt Building • Lines: Grn, Orn, Red (6 min walk)
BSU McKinely Garage • Lines: Grn, Orn, Red (7 min walk)