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"'''Rosalina in the Observatory'''" is a recurring musical theme that first appears in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'', where it serves as the background music for the [[Comet Observatory]]. It was one of two pieces composed by [[Koji Kondo]] for the game, the other being "Egg Planet" ([[Good Egg Galaxy]]'s theme). Later uses and arrangements of the theme have been used to represent the Comet Observatory's ruler [[Rosalina]].
{{Theme infobox
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|time_signature=3/4
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|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' ([[List of games by date#2007|2007]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]'' ([[List of games by date#2022|2022]])
}}
"'''Rosalina in the Observatory'''"<ref name=SMG>''[[Super Mario Galaxy Original Soundtrack]]''</ref> is a recurring musical theme that first appears in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'', where it serves as the background music for the [[Comet Observatory]]. It was one of two pieces composed by [[Koji Kondo]] for the game, the other being "[[Egg Planet]]" ([[Good Egg Galaxy]]'s theme). Later uses and arrangements of the theme have been associated with the Comet Observatory's ruler [[Rosalina]].


==Original==
==Original==
In ''Super Mario Galaxy'', "Rosalina in the Observatory" changes as the player progresses through the game. There are three versions of the theme, and each version is more orchestral than the previous. The first version plays in the Comet Observatory until the player beats [[The Fiery Stronghold]]. The second version plays after beating The Fiery Stronghold until the player beats [[Darkness on the Horizon]]. The third and final version plays after the player beats Darkness on the Horizon.
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|description3=The arrangement heard in ''Super Mario Galaxy'' after beating [[Darkness on the Horizon]].
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}}


==Reuses==
==Reuses==
{|border=1 cellspacing=3 cellpadding=3 style="border-collapse:collapse; width:100%"
The following list does not include ports and remakes of ''Super Mario Galaxy''.
{|class="wikitable" style="width:100%"
!width=20%|Game
!width=20%|Game
!width=80%|Description
!width=80%|Description
|-
|-
|''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''
|''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''
|"Rosalina in the Observatory" plays in the ending when the Comet Observatory appears and on the last planet in the [[Grandmaster Galaxy]] mission "[[The Perfect Run]]".
|"Rosalina in the Observatory" plays in the ending when the Comet Observatory appears, specifically the third version of the theme - "Rosalina in the Observatory 3". On the last planet in the [[Grandmaster Galaxy]] mission "[[The Perfect Run]]", the second version of the theme plays - "Rosalina in the Observatory 2".
|-
|-
|''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'' / ''[[Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury]]''
|''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'' / ''[[Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury]]''
|"Rosalina in the Observatory" is used as the background music for [[World Crown]] in both ''Super Mario 3D World'' and its [[Nintendo Switch]] port.
|"Rosalina in the Observatory" is used as the background music for [[World Crown]] in both ''Super Mario 3D World'' and its [[Nintendo Switch]] port, specifically the third version of the theme - "Rosalina in the Observatory 3".
|}
|}


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|file1=MTO Galaxy Arena Court Theme.oga
|file1=MTO Galaxy Arena Court Theme.oga
|title1=Galaxy Arena
|title1={{Conjectural|Galaxy Arena}}
|description1=The arrangement heard in ''Mario Tennis Open''
|length1=0:30
|length1=0:30
}}
}}


===''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''===
===''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''===
''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'' features an arranged medley of "Rosalina in the Observatory" and "Luma" (also from ''Super Mario Galaxy'') that can be played on the [[Mario Galaxy (stage)|Mario Galaxy]] stage. It was arranged by Manami Kiyota, who previously composed themes for ''{{wp|Xenoblade Chronicles}}''. The track returns in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', where it can be played on any ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]''- and ''[[Super Mario (series)|Super Mario]]''-series stage.
''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'' features an arranged medley of "Rosalina in the Observatory" and "Luma" (also from ''Super Mario Galaxy'') titled "Rosalina in the Observatory / Luma's Theme" that can be played on the [[Mario Galaxy (stage)|Mario Galaxy]] stage. It was arranged by Manami Kiyota, who previously composed themes for ''{{wp|Xenoblade Chronicles}}''.  
 
The track returns in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', where it can be played on any ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]''- and ''[[Super Mario (series)|Super Mario]]''-series stage.


===''Mario Party 10''===
===''Mario Party 10''===
An arrangement of "Rosalina in the Observatory" titled "'''Rosalina's Theme'''" can be heard when Rosalina's [[amiibo]] is being controlled in [[amiibo Party]] in ''[[Mario Party 10]]''.
An arrangement of "Rosalina in the Observatory" titled "'''Rosalina's Theme'''" can be heard when Rosalina's [[amiibo]] is being controlled in [[amiibo Party]] in ''[[Mario Party 10]]''.
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|description=The arrangement heard in ''Mario Party 10''
|length=0:30
}}
}}


===''Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games''===
===''Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge''===
An arrangement of "Rosalina in the Observatory" is available as a track in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games]]''.
In ''[[Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge]]'', two arrangements of "Rosalina in the Observatory" and "Luma" directly based on the ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'' arrangement plays in levels in [[Gravity Galaxy]], [[Mini Rosalina]]'s world. They are played on the {{wp|piano}} and {{wp|clarinet}}.
 
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|title2={{conjectural|Gravity Galaxy B}}
|description2=The arrangement heard in ''Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge''
}}
 
===''Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games'' (Wii U)===
An arrangement of "Rosalina in the Observatory" is available as a track in the [[Wii U]] version of ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (Wii U)|Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games]]''.


===''Super Mario Odyssey''===
===''Super Mario Odyssey''===
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===''Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope''===
===''Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope''===
A music box arrangement of "Rosalina in the Observatory" plays in ''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]'' when [[Rabbid Rosalina]] obtains a [[Purified Darkmess Energy Crystal]]. A music box rendition of the main melody's first three notes also plays when Rabbid Rosalina uses her [[Ennui]] move. An orchestral arrangement of the theme plays when Rabbid Rosalina is introduced in the game's cinematic trailer.<ref>Nintendo (June 13, 2021). [https://youtu.be/VHIuHMv3t88 Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope - Cinematic World Premiere Trailer - Nintendo Switch]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved June 24, 2023.</ref>
A music box arrangement of "Rosalina in the Observatory" plays in ''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]'' when [[Rabbid Rosalina]] obtains a [[Purified Darkmess Energy Crystal]]. A music box rendition of the main melody's first three notes also plays when Rabbid Rosalina uses her [[Ennui]] move.  
 
An orchestral arrangement of the theme plays when Rabbid Rosalina is introduced in the game's cinematic trailer.<ref>{{cite|author=Nintendo of America|language=en-us|date=June 13, 2021|url=youtu.be/VHIuHMv3t88|title=''Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope'' - Cinematic World Premiere Trailer - Nintendo Switch|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=June 24, 2023}}</ref>
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
SSBU Music Rosalina in the Observatory-Luma's Theme.png|"Rosalina in the Observatory / Luma's Theme" in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''
</gallery>


==List of ''Super Mario'' appearances==
==List of ''Super Mario'' appearances==
{|class=sortable border=1 cellspacing=2 cellpadding=2 style="border-collapse:collapse; width:100%"
===Games===
{|class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%"
!Work
!Work
!System
!Year
!Year
!Type
!Type
!Title
!Credits
!Credits
|-
|-
|''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''
|rowspan=3|''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''
|2007
|rowspan=3|[[Wii]]
|rowspan=3|2007
|Original
|"Rosalina in the Observatory 1"<ref name=SMG/>
|rowspan=3|[[Koji Kondo]]
|-
|Original
|Original
|[[Koji Kondo]]
|"Rosalina in the Observatory 2"<ref name=SMG/>
|-
|Original
|"Rosalina in the Observatory 3"<ref name=SMG/>
|-
|-
|''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''
|''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''
|Wii
|2010
|2010
|Original
|Original
|
|Koji Kondo
|Koji Kondo
|-
|-
|''[[Mario Tennis Open]]''
|''[[Mario Tennis Open]]''
|[[Nintendo 3DS]]
|2012
|2012
|Arrangement
|Arrangement
|
|[[Motoi Sakuraba]]
|[[Motoi Sakuraba]]
|-
|-
|''[[Super Mario 3D World]]''
|''[[Super Mario 3D World]]''
|[[Wii U]]
|2013
|2013
|Original
|Original
|
|Koji Kondo
|Koji Kondo
|-
|-
|''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''
|''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''
|Wii U
|2014
|2014
|Arrangement
|Arrangement
|"Rosalina in the Observatory / Luma's Theme"
|Manami Kiyota
|Manami Kiyota
|-
|-
|''[[Mario Party 10]]''
|''[[Mario Party 10]]''
|Wii U
|2015
|2015
|Arrangement
|"Rosalina's Theme"
|
|-
|''[[Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge]]''
|Nintendo 3DS, Wii U
|2016
|Arrangement
|Arrangement
|
|
|[[James Phillipsen]]
|-
|-
|''[[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games]]''
|''[[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (Wii U)|Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games]]''
|Wii U
|2016
|2016
|Arrangement
|Arrangement
|
|
|
|-
|-
|''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''
|''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''
|[[Nintendo Switch]]
|2017
|2017
|Sound effects
|Sound effects
|
|
|
|-
|-
|''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''
|''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''
|Nintendo Switch
|2018
|2018
|Past arrangement (''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'')
|Past arrangement (''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'')
|"Rosalina in the Observatory / Luma's Theme"
|Manami Kiyota
|Manami Kiyota
|-
|-
|''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]''
|rowspan=3|''[[Super Mario 3D All-Stars]]''
|2022
|rowspan=3|Nintendo Switch
|rowspan=3|2020
|Original
|"Rosalina in the Observatory 1"<ref name=SMG/>
|rowspan=3|[[Koji Kondo]]
|-
|Original
|"Rosalina in the Observatory 2"<ref name=SMG/>
|-
|Original
|"Rosalina in the Observatory 3"<ref name=SMG/>
|-
|''[[Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury]]''
|Nintendo Switch
|2021
|Original
|
|Koji Kondo
|-
|rowspan=2|''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]''
|rowspan=2|Nintendo Switch
|rowspan=2|2022
|Arrangement
|Arrangement
|
|
|
|-
|Arrangement (trailer)
|
|
|}
===Albums===
{|class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%"
!Work
!Year
!Type
!Title
!Credits
|-
|rowspan=3|''[[Super Mario Galaxy Original Soundtrack]]''
|rowspan=3|2008
|Original
|"Rosalina in the Observatory 1"
|rowspan=3|[[Koji Kondo]]
|-
|Original
|"Rosalina in the Observatory 2"
|-
|Original
|"Rosalina in the Observatory 3"
|}
|}
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jap=天文台のロゼッタ
|JapR=Tenmondai no Rozetta
|JapM=Rosalina of the Observatory
}}


==References==
==References==
<references/>
<references/>


{{Themes}}
{{SMG}}
{{SMG}}
[[Category:Musical themes]]
[[Category:Recurring themes]]
[[Category:Super Mario Galaxy]]
[[Category:Super Mario Galaxy]]

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"Rosalina in the Observatory"

"Rosalina in the Observatory 3" in Super Mario Galaxy
Composed by:
Koji Kondo
Time signature 3/4
First appearance Super Mario Galaxy (2007)
Latest appearance Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope (2022)

"Rosalina in the Observatory"[1] is a recurring musical theme that first appears in Super Mario Galaxy, where it serves as the background music for the Comet Observatory. It was one of two pieces composed by Koji Kondo for the game, the other being "Egg Planet" (Good Egg Galaxy's theme). Later uses and arrangements of the theme have been associated with the Comet Observatory's ruler Rosalina.

Original[edit]

In Super Mario Galaxy, "Rosalina in the Observatory" changes as the player progresses through the game. There are three versions of the theme, and each version is more orchestral than the previous. The first version plays in the Comet Observatory until the player beats The Fiery Stronghold. The second version plays after beating The Fiery Stronghold until the player beats Darkness on the Horizon. The third and final version plays after the player beats Darkness on the Horizon.

Audio.svg Rosalina in the Observatory 1 - The arrangement heard in Super Mario Galaxy before beating The Fiery Stronghold
File infoMedia:Comet Observatory 1 Super Mario Galaxy.oga
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Audio.svg Rosalina in the Observatory 2 - The arrangement heard in Super Mario Galaxy after beating The Fiery Stronghold and before beating Darkness on the Horizon.
File infoMedia:Comet Observatory 2 Super Mario Galaxy.oga
0:30
Audio.svg Rosalina in the Observatory 3 - The arrangement heard in Super Mario Galaxy after beating Darkness on the Horizon.
File infoMedia:Comet Observatory 3 Super Mario Galaxy.oga
0:30
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Reuses[edit]

The following list does not include ports and remakes of Super Mario Galaxy.

Game Description
Super Mario Galaxy 2 "Rosalina in the Observatory" plays in the ending when the Comet Observatory appears, specifically the third version of the theme - "Rosalina in the Observatory 3". On the last planet in the Grandmaster Galaxy mission "The Perfect Run", the second version of the theme plays - "Rosalina in the Observatory 2".
Super Mario 3D World / Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury "Rosalina in the Observatory" is used as the background music for World Crown in both Super Mario 3D World and its Nintendo Switch port, specifically the third version of the theme - "Rosalina in the Observatory 3".

Arrangements[edit]

Mario Tennis Open[edit]

An arrangement of "Rosalina in the Observatory" serves as the music for the Galaxy Arena court in Mario Tennis Open.

Audio.svg Galaxy Arena - The arrangement heard in Mario Tennis Open
File infoMedia:MTO Galaxy Arena Court Theme.oga
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Super Smash Bros. for Wii U[edit]

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U features an arranged medley of "Rosalina in the Observatory" and "Luma" (also from Super Mario Galaxy) titled "Rosalina in the Observatory / Luma's Theme" that can be played on the Mario Galaxy stage. It was arranged by Manami Kiyota, who previously composed themes for Xenoblade Chronicles.

The track returns in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, where it can be played on any Super Smash Bros.- and Super Mario-series stage.

Mario Party 10[edit]

An arrangement of "Rosalina in the Observatory" titled "Rosalina's Theme" can be heard when Rosalina's amiibo is being controlled in amiibo Party in Mario Party 10.

Audio.svg Rosalina's Theme - The arrangement heard in Mario Party 10
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Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge[edit]

In Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge, two arrangements of "Rosalina in the Observatory" and "Luma" directly based on the Super Smash Bros. for Wii U arrangement plays in levels in Gravity Galaxy, Mini Rosalina's world. They are played on the piano and clarinet.

Audio.svg Gravity Galaxy A - The arrangement heard in Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge
File infoMedia:MM&FaC GravityGalaxyA.oga
Audio.svg Gravity Galaxy B - The arrangement heard in Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge
File infoMedia:MM&FaC GravityGalaxyB.oga
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Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (Wii U)[edit]

An arrangement of "Rosalina in the Observatory" is available as a track in the Wii U version of Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

Super Mario Odyssey[edit]

In Super Mario Odyssey, there is a musical Easter egg on the pause menu where when pausing and selecting options, a simple arrangement of "Rosalina in the Observatory" can be heard.

Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope[edit]

A music box arrangement of "Rosalina in the Observatory" plays in Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope when Rabbid Rosalina obtains a Purified Darkmess Energy Crystal. A music box rendition of the main melody's first three notes also plays when Rabbid Rosalina uses her Ennui move.

An orchestral arrangement of the theme plays when Rabbid Rosalina is introduced in the game's cinematic trailer.[2]

Gallery[edit]

List of Super Mario appearances[edit]

Games[edit]

Work System Year Type Title Credits
Super Mario Galaxy Wii 2007 Original "Rosalina in the Observatory 1"[1] Koji Kondo
Original "Rosalina in the Observatory 2"[1]
Original "Rosalina in the Observatory 3"[1]
Super Mario Galaxy 2 Wii 2010 Original Koji Kondo
Mario Tennis Open Nintendo 3DS 2012 Arrangement Motoi Sakuraba
Super Mario 3D World Wii U 2013 Original Koji Kondo
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Wii U 2014 Arrangement "Rosalina in the Observatory / Luma's Theme" Manami Kiyota
Mario Party 10 Wii U 2015 Arrangement "Rosalina's Theme"
Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge Nintendo 3DS, Wii U 2016 Arrangement James Phillipsen
Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games Wii U 2016 Arrangement
Super Mario Odyssey Nintendo Switch 2017 Sound effects
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Nintendo Switch 2018 Past arrangement (Super Smash Bros. for Wii U) "Rosalina in the Observatory / Luma's Theme" Manami Kiyota
Super Mario 3D All-Stars Nintendo Switch 2020 Original "Rosalina in the Observatory 1"[1] Koji Kondo
Original "Rosalina in the Observatory 2"[1]
Original "Rosalina in the Observatory 3"[1]
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury Nintendo Switch 2021 Original Koji Kondo
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope Nintendo Switch 2022 Arrangement
Arrangement (trailer)

Albums[edit]

Work Year Type Title Credits
Super Mario Galaxy Original Soundtrack 2008 Original "Rosalina in the Observatory 1" Koji Kondo
Original "Rosalina in the Observatory 2"
Original "Rosalina in the Observatory 3"

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese 天文台のロゼッタ[?]
Tenmondai no Rozetta
Rosalina of the Observatory

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g Super Mario Galaxy Original Soundtrack
  2. ^ Nintendo of America (June 13, 2021). Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope - Cinematic World Premiere Trailer - Nintendo Switch. YouTube (American English). Retrieved June 24, 2023.