Observatory Public Open House
When: Saturday,
September 30, 2017
8:00 PM
-
10:00 PM
Where: UMass Dartmouth Observatory Field
Description: The UMass Dartmouth Observatory and the Astronomical Society of Southern New England (ASSNE) are pleased to invite the general public to their FREE Fall-semester night-sky viewing sessions at the campus observatory on:
Saturday, Sept 30, 8:00 pm EDT
Saturday, Oct 28, 7:30 pm EDT
Saturday, Dec 2, 7:00 pm EST
Viewing will take place through the observatory's 16-inch telescope and other telescopes operated by ASSNE members.
This event will take place only if the weather permits (clear skies). In the event of cancellation, an announcement will be available before each event around 5 PM at https://www.meetup.com/ASSNE-MA-RI/ or by calling (508) 999-8715 for a recorded message.
The UMass Dartmouth Observatory is located in the field to the right of the main campus entrance off Old Westport Rd., North Dartmouth, Massachusetts. Parking is available in designated spaces on the campus Ring Road or in lot 17. Admission is free. Children are welcome to attend, if accompanied by an adult.
For more information about the observatory, make a donation to its operations, or to become an individual or corporate sponsor, please contact Prof. Alan Hirshfeld at ahirshfeld@umassd.edu or 508-999-8715.
Saturday, Sept 30, 8:00 pm EDT
Saturday, Oct 28, 7:30 pm EDT
Saturday, Dec 2, 7:00 pm EST
Viewing will take place through the observatory's 16-inch telescope and other telescopes operated by ASSNE members.
This event will take place only if the weather permits (clear skies). In the event of cancellation, an announcement will be available before each event around 5 PM at https://www.meetup.com/ASSNE-MA-RI/ or by calling (508) 999-8715 for a recorded message.
The UMass Dartmouth Observatory is located in the field to the right of the main campus entrance off Old Westport Rd., North Dartmouth, Massachusetts. Parking is available in designated spaces on the campus Ring Road or in lot 17. Admission is free. Children are welcome to attend, if accompanied by an adult.
For more information about the observatory, make a donation to its operations, or to become an individual or corporate sponsor, please contact Prof. Alan Hirshfeld at ahirshfeld@umassd.edu or 508-999-8715.
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