ANNOUNCEMENT: 

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The Observatory's public open houses have been  suspended until further notice due to coronavirus restrictions.

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The UMass Dartmouth Observatory opens to the public on a monthly basis during the University's Fall and Spring semesters. Visitors can view the night sky through the observatory's 16-inch telescope and other telescopes operated by community members of the Astron0mical Society of Southern New England. Admission is free. Children are welcome to attend, if accompanied by an adult.

Please note: Open houses take place only if the weather permits (that is, 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 cancellation message.

For directions to the observatory, click here.
 

The Astronomical Society of Southern New England (ASSNE) is a non-profit club of amateur astronomers who serve Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts with educational outreach programs and public viewing. For more information about ASSNE, go to http://www.assne.org/.