UMass Dartmouth Observatory Open House
When: Saturday,
October 5, 2019
8:00 PM
-
10:00 PM
Where: Hirshfeld Dowd Observatory
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, Oct 5, 8:00 pm EDT
Saturday, Nov 2, 7:30 pm EDT
Saturday, Dec 7, 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, including photos taken through our telescope, check out our website: http://ahirshfeld.wixsite.com/umdobservatory
To 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.
The Astronomical Society of Southern New England is a non-profit club of amateur astronomers who serve Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts with educational outreach programs and public viewing. ASSNE assists UMass Dartmouth in operating the University Observatory and telescope for public viewings. The ASSNE motto is "To Educate and Inspire." For more information about the Astronomical Society of Southern New England, check online at http://www.assne.org/.
Hope to see you at the open houses!
Alan Hirshfeld
Prof. of Physics
Director, UMass Dartmouth Observatory
Saturday, Oct 5, 8:00 pm EDT
Saturday, Nov 2, 7:30 pm EDT
Saturday, Dec 7, 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, including photos taken through our telescope, check out our website: http://ahirshfeld.wixsite.com/umdobservatory
To 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.
The Astronomical Society of Southern New England is a non-profit club of amateur astronomers who serve Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts with educational outreach programs and public viewing. ASSNE assists UMass Dartmouth in operating the University Observatory and telescope for public viewings. The ASSNE motto is "To Educate and Inspire." For more information about the Astronomical Society of Southern New England, check online at http://www.assne.org/.
Hope to see you at the open houses!
Alan Hirshfeld
Prof. of Physics
Director, UMass Dartmouth Observatory
Contact: > See Description for contact information
Topical Areas: General Public, University Community