The public may visit the Baker Observatory during public viewing events that are conducted by the PAMS Department twice each year, in April or May, and in September or October.

The next NASA Public Observing Night is scheduled for:
Spring Semester 2010

Directions to the Baker Observatory

The William G. and Retha Stone Baker Observatory is located in Webster County approximately 10 miles northwest of Marshfield, off Missouri Highway 38 on Old Hillcrest Road.  The Observatory gate is just west of Rose Bush Dr.  Please park only on the south side of Old Hillcrest Road and use a red-covered flashlight to walk up to the Observatory.  Observatory telephone: (417) 329-5570.