Where:

Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center

When:

Fri, Dec 23, 2022 - CLOSED

Cost:

This Event has been Cancelled

UPDATE: December 22, 2022 at 5:00 pm ========
Due to a significant weather system moving through the Northeast that will bring intense winds, heavy rain, and storm surge to Southern New England, we have decided to keep the Observatory and Science Center closed on this night. We hope everyone has a fabulous winter holiday in whatever way you celebrate!
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Welcome to the Frosty Drew Observatory Stargazing Nights - Holiday Stargazing Spectacular! Every Friday night (weather permitting) we open our Observatory, Sky Theatre, and telescopes to the skies and offer free stargazing and astronomy to anybody interested in observing with us.

Tonight we will open around 7:00 pm with views of the beautiful night sky over Ninigret Park that will rock your night. The Observatory will be dressed up in holiday decor with festive seasonal music, and much cheer to go around. Hang out with our astronomers and telescopes as we showcase a holiday view of the Moon, dazzling planets, bright stars, speckled star clusters, mesmerizing nebulae, and vast galaxies. A perfect dive into holiday bliss.

Be sure to subscribe to the Frosty Drew Observatory mailing list, follow us on Twitter (@FrostyDrewOBSY) or on Facebook to receive status updates about our Stargazing Nights program.

If you are looking for that awesome astronomy thing to do or just want a night out to experience the cosmos under the darkest skies in Rhode Island, than this is your chance.

Check out our page on Visiting Frosty Drew Observatory to learn more about what to expect at the Observatory and better help you prepare for your visit.

Please note that we do not allow any white lights on our campus or in Ninigret Park from dusk - dawn, with the exception of low bean headlights while in motion. This is to ensure an equally awesome view of the night sky for all and to allow for the use of light sensitive astronomical equipment. Learn more about why we have this requirement in The Red Light District.

Image Credit: This week's image is Wishing Upon A Star by Caoimhe Aisling