Summer Stargazing Nights - CLOSED

Summer Stargazing Nights - CLOSED

Where:
Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center
When:
Fri, Aug 5, 2022 - CLOSED
Cost:
This event has been cancelled.

Welcome to the Frosty Drew Observatory Summer Stargazing Nights! 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's forecast is calling for mostly cloudy sky conditions, becoming overcast with showers moving in later in the night. We also have a large event taking place in Ninigret Park tonight, which will bring additional lighting and potentially confusing parking / travel along Park Lane in the park. Due to the forecast we will keep the Observatory and Science Center closed tonight, and will open next tomorrow, Saturday, August 6, 2022 for our second annual IDEA Expo Fundraiser. We'll see you then.

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, then this is your chance.

Take a moment to catch up on some weekly space happenings in:
A Celebration of Space - August 5, 2022

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

Preparing for Your Visit:

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.