UMass Dartmouth Observatory Open House Autumn 2014 Schedule
The UMass Dartmouth Observatory Autumn 2014 series of free night-sky viewing sessions begin October 4. Viewing will take place through the Observatory's 16-inch telescope and other telescopes operated by ASSNE members.
Observatory staff and the Astronomical Society of Southern New England (ASSNE) make this event possible each semester.
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 www.assne.org or by calling (508) 999-8715 for a recorded message.
The Observatory is located in the field to the right of the main entrance to UMass Dartmouth 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, 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/.
The scheduled future open houses are as follows:
Saturday, November 1, 2014, 7:00 pm EST
Saturday, December 6, 2014, 7:00 pm EST