

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Retired Faculty & Staff Observatory Tour
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 10 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Fri, 10 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Join fellow retired Missouri State faculty and staff for a special behind-the-scenes visit to the William G. and Retha Stone Baker Observatory on April 10 (weather alternate April 24). Guests will explore the facility, which houses two large telescopes and multiple smaller instruments, and learn how the observatory supports both introductory and advanced astronomy work.

During the tour, you’ll meet with Assistant Professor Dr. Baran along with students who conduct laboratory work and research at the site. Located on Old Hillcrest Road, about ten miles northwest of Marshfield, Baker Observatory offers a rare and engaging look into the science happening beyond campus.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/fair-grove/retired-faculty-and-staff-observatory-tour/200029778056501
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- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 6

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://form.jotform.com/260614743607154?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=fair+grove-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Fair Grove
- **state**: MO
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Baker Observatory 1766 Old Hillcrest Road Fair Grove, MO. 65648
- **lat**: 37.40015
- **long**: -93.04189
- **full address**: Baker Observatory 1766 Old Hillcrest Road Fair Grove, MO. 65648, Baker Observatory, 1766 Old Hillcrest Rd, Fair Grove, MO 65648, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Missouri State University Alumni Association (https://allevents.in/org/missouri-state-university-alumni-association/21762299)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 10 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Baker Observatory 1766 Old Hillcrest Road Fair Grove, MO. 65648, Baker Observatory, 1766 Old Hillcrest Rd, Fair Grove, MO 65648, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Missouri State University Alumni Association
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Retired Faculty & Staff Observatory Tour ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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