Where:

Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center

When:

Fri, Apr 28, 2023 - CLOSED

Cost:

$5 Suggested Donation per Person

Welcome to the Frosty Drew Observatory Stargazing Nights! Every Friday night (weather permitting) we open our Observatory, Science Center, 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 overcast conditions. The 60% waxing gibbous Moon would have made a beautiful target in our telescopes tonight, as the best time to observe the Moon is during the waxing gibbous phases up to 90%. Additionally, the annual Astronomy Day is tomorrow, and of course it will be raining for the entire weekend. Due to the cloudy forecast for tonight, and the dismal weekend forecast, we will keep the Observatory and Science Center closed tonight. We will attempt another opening on Friday, May 5, 2023 with our regular Stargazing Nights event. We’ll see you then.

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 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.

How to Dress for Winter Conditions: The Frosty Drew Observatory is not climate controlled, and the temperatures inside the dome need to match the outside air temperature for a stable telescopic view. Frosty Drew Astronomy Team members dress in layers during the winter and for a very good reason. You should consider doing the same. Please read Dressing for All-Night Winter Stargazing to familiarize yourself with adequate dressing measures.

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 beam 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.