Coit ObservatoryFree: Wednesdays 7:30pm (Fall & Winter), 8:30pm (Spring & Summer)

The Public Open Night at the Observatory is a chance for people to come observe the night sky through telescopes and binoculars and see things they otherwise might not get to see, and learn some astronomy as well. The Open Nights are held most Wednesday evenings throughout the year, weather permitting. It is open to everyone. Due to the weather unpredictability, check in on the day of the program by calling the phone number, no earlier than two hours before the scheduled starting time. Dress warmly during the winter!

Address: Fifth Floor next to room 520, 725 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA
Opening hours: Wed 7:30pm (Fall & Winter), 8:30pm (Spring & Summer)
Direction: T Green Line to Boston Univ. Central Station
Phone: +1 (617)353-2630
Website: www.bu.edu/astronomy/events/public-open-night-at-the-observatory/

Photo credit: Vernon Doucette (BU Today), BU Astronomy Department