Where:

Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center

When:

Fri, Sep 29, 2023 - CLOSED

Cost:

Tickets are required to attend. Please read below.

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.

Today brings the return of New England’s weekly four inches of rain, and it is also Stargazing Night at Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center. As stated, we can, again, expect heavy rain, thunderstorms, wind, and overcast conditions tonight, which will certainly not allow for telescope observations. Additionally, with the forecast calling for nearly three inches of rain across regions of Southern New England, we have decided to stay closed tonight due to the hazards presented by so much rainfall. We will attempt another opening on Friday, October 6, 2023. 2023 begone!

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.

Take a moment this weekend to catch up on some awesome space events in:
A Celebration of Space - September 29, 2023

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.

Read about our Observatory Dome Access Passes, which are available on a first come first serve basis.

How to Prepare for Autumn Conditions: The Frosty Drew Observatory is located inside Ninigret Park and borders the Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge. Insects and arachnids are a concern when visiting the Frosty Drew campus. We have observed mosquitoes, green head flies, deer flies, ticks, biting ants, and more. Please read the Mosquitoes and Insects section on our Visiting the Observatory page to familiarize yourself with adequate preparation 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.