Where:

Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center

When:

Fri, Mar 7, 2025 - CLOSED

Cost:

$5 Suggested Donation Per Person

Welcome to the Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center's Stargazing Nights! Every Friday night (weather permitting) we open our Observatory, Science Center, Sky Theatre, and telescopes to the sky and offer free stargazing and astronomy to anybody interested in observing with us.

UPDATE: 2025.03.07: 1:00pm --------------
Tonight is Stargazing Night at Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center, and forecasts are calling for increasing clouds and diminishing winds. There is variability in the forecast and depending on the source we could see clouds move in as early as 8:00 pm, with a likely cloud increase by 9:00 pm. We have seen some strong wind gusts today, which will continue at less intensity through our session tonight. High wind gusts could create issues with viewing and make it feel significantly colder on site. Due to these concerns as well as limited team availability tonight, we are going to keep the Observatory and Science Center closed tonight. We will open next on Thursday, March 13, 2025 for the Total Lunar Eclipse event. We’ll see you then!

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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 temperature 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.