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Public Speaker Series
Attend our free online and in-person monthly public lectures, featuring world-renowned scientists, and deepen your knowledge of the universe.
Public Viewing Nights
If the skies are clear, come see the wonders of the night sky at the Westport Observatory during our weekly Wednesday public night observing sessions.
Keep Science in Your Community
Become a member and support our all-volunteer nonprofit observatory. Enjoy star parties, astronomy classes, telescope training, and more.
Upcoming Events
The WAS Weekly Wednesday Star Party!Weekly
Star PartyWestport Observatory
182 Bayberry Lane, Westport, CT 06880
Gabriel Lewis Bridges, Columbia – (GAPS) an Antarctic balloon mission searching for dark matter
WAS Free In Person Science Lecture SeriesWestport Observatory
182 Bayberry Lane, Westport, CT 06880
Sarah McCandless, Navigation Engineer at JPL, The Europa Clipper
WAS Free In Person Science Lecture SeriesWestport Observatory
182 Bayberry Lane, Westport, CT 06880
Nancy Chabot, Planetary Chief Scientist at JPL – Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART): The First Mission to Move an Asteroid
WAS Free In Person Science Lecture SeriesWestport Observatory
182 Bayberry Lane, Westport, CT 06880
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Live Weather
Current conditions on our all-sky cam are above. Visual astronomy only works if you can see the sky! For current conditions, visit our Public Viewing Nights page, using the button below.