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BSC Observatory

The BSC observatory is used primarily for public and private viewing sessions. At these sessions, astronomy experts and enthusiasts are available to show you the wonders of the night skies, help you learn about our equipment, and answer as many questions as they can. These sessions are free and made possible by the support of BSC's offices of Academic Affairs, External Affairs, Students Affairs, and the Physics and Earth Science departments.

To schedule a private viewing session, please contact Mr. Joe Doyle directly at j6doyle@bridgew.edu. Weather sometimes forces scheduled events to be canceled. Check the Observatory Hotline at (508) 531-DARK an hour before each viewing session.

We look forward to seeing you!

Observatory Schedule for Summer 2009:

Public nights will start at 8:30pm every Wednesday from May 20th through the end of July.
Private viewing nights can be scheduled for Tuesdays and Thursdays by emailing Joe Doyle.
No private events will be scheduled during the month of August.

New: Cloudy Night Talks during Summer 2009

On cloudy Wednesday nights at 8:00 pm through the end of July, the BSC Observatory staff will present informal talks about various astronomical topics. These talks are free, and open to the public just like the public viewing nights. So come, ask questions, and have fun with astronomy even when the weather is poor. Check the Observatory Hotline for the location of the talk an hour before each.