Rosalina in the Observatory
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"Rosalina in the Observatory 3" in Super Mario Galaxy | |
 Image from Nintendo Music | |
| Composed by: Koji Kondo | |
| Key | D major |
| Time signature | 3/4 |
| First appearance | Super Mario Galaxy (2007) |
| Latest appearance | Mario Kart World (2025) |
"Rosalina in the Observatory"[1][2] 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
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.
 Rosalina in the Observatory 1 - The arrangement heard in Super Mario Galaxy before beating The Fiery Stronghold | File info 0:30 |
| 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 info 0:30 |
| Rosalina in the Observatory 3 - The arrangement heard in Super Mario Galaxy after beating Darkness on the Horizon. | File info 0:30 |
Reuses
The following list does not include ports or remakes of Super Mario Galaxy.
| Game | Description |
|---|---|
| Super Mario Galaxy 2 | "Rosalina in the Observatory 3" plays in the ending cutscene when the Comet Observatory appears. "Rosalina in the Observatory 2" plays on the last planet in the Grandmaster Galaxy mission, "The Perfect Run." |
| Super Mario 3D World / Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury | "Rosalina in the Observatory 3" plays in World Crown. |
Arrangements
Super Mario series
Super Mario Galaxy
In Super Mario Galaxy, a much slower-paced piano arrangement of "Rosalina in the Observatory," titled "Family" and composed Mahito Yokota, plays during the after-credits scene that unlocks after getting 120 Stars.
| Family - The arrangement heard in Super Mario Galaxy | File info 0:30 |
Super Mario Odyssey
In Super Mario Odyssey, there is a musical Easter egg in the pause menu where when pausing and selecting options, a simple arrangement of "Rosalina in the Observatory" can be heard.
Mario Tennis Open
In Mario Tennis Open, an arrangement of "Rosalina in the Observatory" plays in the Galaxy Arena court.
| Galaxy Arena - The arrangement heard in Mario Tennis Open | File info |
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
In Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, a medley arrangement of "Rosalina in the Observatory" and "Luma," titled "Rosalina in the Observatory / Luma's Theme" and composed by Manami Kiyota, can play in the Mario Galaxy stage. This arrangement returns in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, where it can play in any Super Smash Bros.-series and Super Mario-series stage.
Mario Party 10
In Mario Party 10, an arrangement of "Rosalina in the Observatory," titled "Rosalina's Theme," plays whenever Rosalina's amiibo is being controlled in amiibo Party.
| Rosalina's Theme - The arrangement heard in Mario Party 10 | File info 0:30 |
Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge
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.
| Gravity Galaxy A - The arrangement heard in Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge | File info 0:30 |
| Gravity Galaxy B - The arrangement heard in Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge | File info 0:30 |
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.
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.[3]
Mario Kart World
In Mario Kart World, an arrangement of "Rosalina in the Observatory" can play in Free Roam and during Routes in Grand Prix or Knockout Tour. Moreover, the melody of "Rosalina in the Observatory" is incorporated in the theme that plays in Starview Peak.
Gallery
"Rosalina in the Observatory / Luma's Theme" in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
List of Super Mario appearances
Games
| Work | System | Year | Type | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Mario Galaxy | Wii | 2007 | Original | "Rosalina in the Observatory 1"[2] | Koji Kondo |
| "Rosalina in the Observatory 2"[2] | |||||
| "Rosalina in the Observatory 3"[2] | |||||
| Arrangement | "Family"[2] | Mahito Yokota | |||
| 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"[2] | Koji Kondo |
| "Rosalina in the Observatory 2"[2] | |||||
| "Rosalina in the Observatory 3"[2] | |||||
| Past arrangement (Super Mario Galaxy) | "Family"[2] | Mahito Yokota | |||
| Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury | Nintendo Switch | 2021 | Original | Koji Kondo | |
| Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope | Nintendo Switch | 2022 | Arrangement | ||
| Arrangement (trailer) | |||||
| Mario Kart World | Nintendo Switch 2 | 2025 | Arrangement |
Albums
| Work | Year | Type | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Mario Galaxy Original Soundtrack | 2008 | Original | "Rosalina in the Observatory 1" | Koji Kondo |
| "Rosalina in the Observatory 2" | ||||
| "Rosalina in the Observatory 3" | ||||
| Past arrangement (Super Mario Galaxy) | "Family" | Mahito Yokota |
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
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| Japanese | 天文台のロゼッタ[2] Tenmondai no Rozetta |
Rosalina of the Observatory |
References
- ^ Nintendo Music
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Super Mario Galaxy Original Soundtrack
- ^ Nintendo of America (June 13, 2021). Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope - Cinematic World Premiere Trailer - Nintendo Switch. YouTube (American English). Retrieved June 24, 2023.
