A number of local astronomy clubs and observatories host weekly and monthly sky viewing and meetings/lectures that are open to the public. Check their websites for the latest dates and times. Start times for observing will vary depending on the season, and events may be cancelled at short notice if weather dependent. Note: Call ahead as information may change during the pandemic!
Clubs: Public Events
Astronomical Society of Southern New England
- Monthly meeting every second Saturday, Rehoboth MA
- Monthly night-time public star parties at Moose Hill, Sharon MA
- Monthly night-time public star parties at U-Mass Dartmouth MA during the school year
See our Meetup page for upcoming public events
South Shore Astronomical Society
- Monthly meeting first Wednesday each month, Norwell MA
- Observing 2-3 Saturday nights a month, Norwell MA
Skyscrapers
- Monthly meeting first Friday each month, North Scituate, RI (usually)
- Observing every Saturday evening, North Scituate RI
Cape Cod Astronomical Society
- Monthly Meeting/Lecture first Thursday each month, South Yarmouth MA
- Observing 1-3 Saturday nights each month, South Yarmouth MA
Local Observatories: Open Public Nights
• Tuesdays: Ladd Observatory, Brown University, Providence, RI
• Wednesdays: Bridgewater State University Observatory, Bridgewater, MA
• Wednesdays: Jacoby Observatory, CCRI, Warwick, RI
• Fridays: Wheaton College Observatory, Norton, MA
• Fridays: Frosty Drew Observatory, Charlestown, RI (plus special event nights)
• Saturdays: Bridgewater State University Observatory, Bridgewater, MA
Local Astronomy Clubs and Observatories: 2024 Schedules
Local Astronomy Clubs and Observatories: 2024 Schedules
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ASSNE Meetup Page (all public events): http://www.meetup.com/ASSNE-MA-RI
Explore Scientific AR102 refractor/Garrett Optical 30x100 binos/Oberwerk P-Mount
"Then felt I like some watcher of the skies / When a new planet swims into her ken..."
ASSNE Meetup Page (all public events): http://www.meetup.com/ASSNE-MA-RI
Explore Scientific AR102 refractor/Garrett Optical 30x100 binos/Oberwerk P-Mount
"Then felt I like some watcher of the skies / When a new planet swims into her ken..."