Widener University Observatory offers free public
telescope viewings
CHESTER, Pa.— The Widener University
Observatory resumes its public stargazing sessions on Friday, Sept. 6 at 8 p.m.
All are invited to see the stars, planets and other celestial wonders using the
observatory’s 12- and 16-inch computerized reflecting telescopes. Widener
astronomy professors, with assistance from undergraduate students, will be on hand
to offer assistance.
Monday twilight viewings will be held at
the following times:
September
9, 16, 23, 30
8:00-9:00 pm
October 7,
14, 28
7:00-8:00 pm
November 4,
11, 18, 25 6:00-7:00 pm
December 2,
9
6:00-7:00 pm
Friday evening sessions will be held at the following times:
September
6
8:00-9:00 pm
October
4
November
1
8:00-9:00 pm
December
6
8:00-9:00 pm
Because space is limited, participants are encouraged to register in advance. For the schedule and to register, visit https://www.widener.edu/about/
The observatory can be reserved for private group telescope
viewing sessions. We consider requests for elementary and high school classes,
Girl Scouts or Boy Scouts, and other organizations. These sessions are
generally held on Monday nights, separate from the public session. The maximum
number (adults and children) we can accommodate is 40.
The
Widener University Observatory is located on the 5th floor of
Kirkbride Hall on 17th and Walnut Streets in Chester, Pa.