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The Westport Observatory, run by the volunteers of the Westport Astronomical Society brings the night sky down to the thousands who visit annually. We’re a non-profit that’s free and open to the public every Wednesday night from 8-10 pm if the skies are clear. We do suggest a donation of $5 per person if you're not a member. In-person or zoom lectures on the 3rd Tuesday monthly.
#Astronomy #Observatory #WestportCT #WestportObservatory #nonprofit #astrodon #WestportAstronomicalSociety
The Westport Observatory, run by the volunteers of the Westport Astronomical Society brings the night sky down to the thousands who visit annually. We’re a non-profit that’s free and open to the public every Wednesday night from 8-10 pm if the skies are clear. We do suggest a donation of $5 per person if you're not a member. In-person or zoom lectures on the 3rd Tuesday monthly. # Astronomy # Observatory # WestportCT # WestportObservatory # nonprofit # astrodon # WestportAstronomicalSociety
The Westport Observatory, run by the volunteers of the Westport Astronomical Society brings the night sky down to the thousands who visit annually. We’re a non-profit that’s free and open to the public every Wednesday night from 8-10 pm if the skies are clear. We do suggest a donation of $5 per person if you're not a member. In-person or zoom lectures on the 3rd Tuesday monthly. # Astronomy # Observatory # WestportCT # WestportObservatory # nonprofit # astrodon # WestportAstronomicalSociety
WAS welcomes back Dr. Lisa Upton (SwRI) for her 3rd lecture with us! How well did we predict Solar Cycle 25; and what comes next? Join us March 17 at 8PM in the Westport Observatory's classroom (we'd love to see you!) and if you can't join us there watch live on YouTube, or via a Zoom webinar.
was-ct.org/events/solar-cycle-25-update/
#Astronomy #SolarPhysics #SpaceWeather #SolarCycle25 #Heliophysics #STEM #WomenInSTEM #WestportObservatory #WestportAstronomicalSociety
The Westport Observatory, run by the volunteers of the Westport Astronomical Society brings the night sky down to the thousands who visit annually. We’re a non-profit that’s free and open to the public every Wednesday night from 8-10 pm if the skies are clear. We do suggest a donation of $5 per person if you're not a member. In-person or zoom lectures on the 3rd Tuesday monthly. # Astronomy # Observatory # WestportCT # WestportObservatory # nonprofit # astrodon # WestportAstronomicalSociety
The Westport Observatory, run by the volunteers of the Westport Astronomical Society brings the night sky down to the thousands who visit annually. We’re a non-profit that’s free and open to the public every Wednesday night from 8-10 pm if the skies are clear. We do suggest a donation of $5 per person if you're not a member. In-person or zoom lectures on the 3rd Tuesday monthly. # Astronomy # Observatory # WestportCT # WestportObservatory # nonprofit # astrodon # WestportAstronomicalSociety
🌧️ We expect clouds, rain, and a chance of thunder this evening (3/11). Unfortunately the WAS Weekly Wednesday Star Party is cancelled tonight. We'll try again next week! was-ct.org
The Westport Observatory, run by the volunteers of the Westport Astronomical Society brings the night sky down to the thousands who visit annually. We’re a non-profit that’s free and open to the public every Wednesday night from 8-10 pm if the skies are clear. We do suggest a donation of $5 per person if you're not a member. In-person or zoom lectures on the 3rd Tuesday monthly. # Astronomy # Observatory # WestportCT # WestportObservatory # nonprofit # astrodon # WestportAstronomicalSociety
The Westport Observatory, run by the volunteers of the Westport Astronomical Society brings the night sky down to the thousands who visit annually. We’re a non-profit that’s free and open to the public every Wednesday night from 8-10 pm if the skies are clear. We do suggest a donation of $5 per person if you're not a member. In-person or zoom lectures on the 3rd Tuesday monthly. # Astronomy # Observatory # WestportCT # WestportObservatory # nonprofit # astrodon # WestportAstronomicalSociety
WAS member Carl Lancaster presents a deep dive into N.I.N.A. — the free software that automates your entire astrophotography night! Join us Monday, March 31st at 7:30 PM in the Westport Observatory Classroom. Covers major features, setup & a live demo.
Seating is VERY limited — sign up now! was-ct.org/events/nina
The Westport Observatory, run by the volunteers of the Westport Astronomical Society brings the night sky down to the thousands who visit annually. We’re a non-profit that’s free and open to the public every Wednesday night from 8-10 pm if the skies are clear. We do suggest a donation of $5 per person if you're not a member. In-person or zoom lectures on the 3rd Tuesday monthly. # Astronomy # Observatory # WestportCT # WestportObservatory # nonprofit # astrodon # WestportAstronomicalSociety
The Westport Observatory, run by the volunteers of the Westport Astronomical Society brings the night sky down to the thousands who visit annually. We’re a non-profit that’s free and open to the public every Wednesday night from 8-10 pm if the skies are clear. We do suggest a donation of $5 per person if you're not a member. In-person or zoom lectures on the 3rd Tuesday monthly. # Astronomy # Observatory # WestportCT # WestportObservatory # nonprofit # astrodon # WestportAstronomicalSociety
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake was detected near Sleepy Hollow, NY this morning at 10:17 a.m. — picked up by the USGS seismometer at the Westport Observatory. Sleepy Hollow sits about 30 miles from the Connecticut border. Did you feel it? 👇
https://patch.com/connecticut/across-ct/earthquake-reportedly-felt-ct-did-you-feel-it
#Earthquake #SleepyHollow #NewYork #Connecticut #DidYouFeelIt #USGS
The Westport Observatory, run by the volunteers of the Westport Astronomical Society brings the night sky down to the thousands who visit annually. We’re a non-profit that’s free and open to the public every Wednesday night from 8-10 pm if the skies are clear. We do suggest a donation of $5 per person if you're not a member. In-person or zoom lectures on the 3rd Tuesday monthly. # Astronomy # Observatory # WestportCT # WestportObservatory # nonprofit # astrodon # WestportAstronomicalSociety
The Westport Observatory, run by the volunteers of the Westport Astronomical Society brings the night sky down to the thousands who visit annually. We’re a non-profit that’s free and open to the public every Wednesday night from 8-10 pm if the skies are clear. We do suggest a donation of $5 per person if you're not a member. In-person or zoom lectures on the 3rd Tuesday monthly. # Astronomy # Observatory # WestportCT # WestportObservatory # nonprofit # astrodon # WestportAstronomicalSociety
The Westport Observatory, run by the volunteers of the Westport Astronomical Society brings the night sky down to the thousands who visit annually. We’re a non-profit that’s free and open to the public every Wednesday night from 8-10 pm if the skies are clear. We do suggest a donation of $5 per person if you're not a member. In-person or zoom lectures on the 3rd Tuesday monthly. # Astronomy # Observatory # WestportCT # WestportObservatory # nonprofit # astrodon # WestportAstronomicalSociety
The Westport Observatory, run by the volunteers of the Westport Astronomical Society brings the night sky down to the thousands who visit annually. We’re a non-profit that’s free and open to the public every Wednesday night from 8-10 pm if the skies are clear. We do suggest a donation of $5 per person if you're not a member. In-person or zoom lectures on the 3rd Tuesday monthly. # Astronomy # Observatory # WestportCT # WestportObservatory # nonprofit # astrodon # WestportAstronomicalSociety
The Westport Observatory, run by the volunteers of the Westport Astronomical Society brings the night sky down to the thousands who visit annually. We’re a non-profit that’s free and open to the public every Wednesday night from 8-10 pm if the skies are clear. We do suggest a donation of $5 per person if you're not a member. In-person or zoom lectures on the 3rd Tuesday monthly. # Astronomy # Observatory # WestportCT # WestportObservatory # nonprofit # astrodon # WestportAstronomicalSociety
The Westport Observatory, run by the volunteers of the Westport Astronomical Society brings the night sky down to the thousands who visit annually. We’re a non-profit that’s free and open to the public every Wednesday night from 8-10 pm if the skies are clear. We do suggest a donation of $5 per person if you're not a member. In-person or zoom lectures on the 3rd Tuesday monthly. # Astronomy # Observatory # WestportCT # WestportObservatory # nonprofit # astrodon # WestportAstronomicalSociety
The Westport Observatory, run by the volunteers of the Westport Astronomical Society brings the night sky down to the thousands who visit annually. We’re a non-profit that’s free and open to the public every Wednesday night from 8-10 pm if the skies are clear. We do suggest a donation of $5 per person if you're not a member. In-person or zoom lectures on the 3rd Tuesday monthly. # Astronomy # Observatory # WestportCT # WestportObservatory # nonprofit # astrodon # WestportAstronomicalSociety
The Westport Observatory, run by the volunteers of the Westport Astronomical Society brings the night sky down to the thousands who visit annually. We’re a non-profit that’s free and open to the public every Wednesday night from 8-10 pm if the skies are clear. We do suggest a donation of $5 per person if you're not a member. In-person or zoom lectures on the 3rd Tuesday monthly. # Astronomy # Observatory # WestportCT # WestportObservatory # nonprofit # astrodon # WestportAstronomicalSociety
The Westport Observatory, run by the volunteers of the Westport Astronomical Society brings the night sky down to the thousands who visit annually. We’re a non-profit that’s free and open to the public every Wednesday night from 8-10 pm if the skies are clear. We do suggest a donation of $5 per person if you're not a member. In-person or zoom lectures on the 3rd Tuesday monthly. # Astronomy # Observatory # WestportCT # WestportObservatory # nonprofit # astrodon # WestportAstronomicalSociety
The Westport Observatory, run by the volunteers of the Westport Astronomical Society brings the night sky down to the thousands who visit annually. We’re a non-profit that’s free and open to the public every Wednesday night from 8-10 pm if the skies are clear. We do suggest a donation of $5 per person if you're not a member. In-person or zoom lectures on the 3rd Tuesday monthly. # Astronomy # Observatory # WestportCT # WestportObservatory # nonprofit # astrodon # WestportAstronomicalSociety
The Westport Observatory, run by the volunteers of the Westport Astronomical Society brings the night sky down to the thousands who visit annually. We’re a non-profit that’s free and open to the public every Wednesday night from 8-10 pm if the skies are clear. We do suggest a donation of $5 per person if you're not a member. In-person or zoom lectures on the 3rd Tuesday monthly. # Astronomy # Observatory # WestportCT # WestportObservatory # nonprofit # astrodon # WestportAstronomicalSociety
The Westport Observatory, run by the volunteers of the Westport Astronomical Society brings the night sky down to the thousands who visit annually. We’re a non-profit that’s free and open to the public every Wednesday night from 8-10 pm if the skies are clear. We do suggest a donation of $5 per person if you're not a member. In-person or zoom lectures on the 3rd Tuesday monthly. # Astronomy # Observatory # WestportCT # WestportObservatory # nonprofit # astrodon # WestportAstronomicalSociety
The Westport Observatory, run by the volunteers of the Westport Astronomical Society brings the night sky down to the thousands who visit annually. We’re a non-profit that’s free and open to the public every Wednesday night from 8-10 pm if the skies are clear. We do suggest a donation of $5 per person if you're not a member. In-person or zoom lectures on the 3rd Tuesday monthly. # Astronomy # Observatory # WestportCT # WestportObservatory # nonprofit # astrodon # WestportAstronomicalSociety
The Westport Observatory, run by the volunteers of the Westport Astronomical Society brings the night sky down to the thousands who visit annually. We’re a non-profit that’s free and open to the public every Wednesday night from 8-10 pm if the skies are clear. We do suggest a donation of $5 per person if you're not a member. In-person or zoom lectures on the 3rd Tuesday monthly. # Astronomy # Observatory # WestportCT # WestportObservatory # nonprofit # astrodon # WestportAstronomicalSociety
Total Lunar Eclipse Week!
On March 3, the full Moon slips into Earth’s shadow, glowing copper-red in a total lunar eclipse. No telescope needed — just clearer skies than the rain/snow currently threatening. Of course.
When it clears: Jupiter shines after sunset, Orion and M42 dazzle, and planetary pairings grace the evening sky.
#LunarEclipse #SkyandTelescope #WestportObservatory #Jupiter #Orion #Mercury #Venus #WestportCT
The Westport Observatory, run by the volunteers of the Westport Astronomical Society brings the night sky down to the thousands who visit annually. We’re a non-profit that’s free and open to the public every Wednesday night from 8-10 pm if the skies are clear. We do suggest a donation of $5 per person if you're not a member. In-person or zoom lectures on the 3rd Tuesday monthly. # Astronomy # Observatory # WestportCT # WestportObservatory # nonprofit # astrodon # WestportAstronomicalSociety
The Westport Observatory, run by the volunteers of the Westport Astronomical Society brings the night sky down to the thousands who visit annually. We’re a non-profit that’s free and open to the public every Wednesday night from 8-10 pm if the skies are clear. We do suggest a donation of $5 per person if you're not a member. In-person or zoom lectures on the 3rd Tuesday monthly. # Astronomy # Observatory # WestportCT # WestportObservatory # nonprofit # astrodon # WestportAstronomicalSociety
The Westport Observatory, run by the volunteers of the Westport Astronomical Society brings the night sky down to the thousands who visit annually. We’re a non-profit that’s free and open to the public every Wednesday night from 8-10 pm if the skies are clear. We do suggest a donation of $5 per person if you're not a member. In-person or zoom lectures on the 3rd Tuesday monthly. # Astronomy # Observatory # WestportCT # WestportObservatory # nonprofit # astrodon # WestportAstronomicalSociety
The Westport Observatory, run by the volunteers of the Westport Astronomical Society brings the night sky down to the thousands who visit annually. We’re a non-profit that’s free and open to the public every Wednesday night from 8-10 pm if the skies are clear. We do suggest a donation of $5 per person if you're not a member. In-person or zoom lectures on the 3rd Tuesday monthly. # Astronomy # Observatory # WestportCT # WestportObservatory # nonprofit # astrodon # WestportAstronomicalSociety
The Westport Observatory, run by the volunteers of the Westport Astronomical Society brings the night sky down to the thousands who visit annually. We’re a non-profit that’s free and open to the public every Wednesday night from 8-10 pm if the skies are clear. We do suggest a donation of $5 per person if you're not a member. In-person or zoom lectures on the 3rd Tuesday monthly. # Astronomy # Observatory # WestportCT # WestportObservatory # nonprofit # astrodon # WestportAstronomicalSociety
The Westport Observatory, run by the volunteers of the Westport Astronomical Society brings the night sky down to the thousands who visit annually. We’re a non-profit that’s free and open to the public every Wednesday night from 8-10 pm if the skies are clear. We do suggest a donation of $5 per person if you're not a member. In-person or zoom lectures on the 3rd Tuesday monthly. # Astronomy # Observatory # WestportCT # WestportObservatory # nonprofit # astrodon # WestportAstronomicalSociety
Well… that’s a no from the sky.
Clouds, drizzle, and general February murk mean the Westport Observatory will be closed tonight, 2/18. No stars. No planets. Just gray.
We’ll be back next week for the WAS Weekly Wednesday Star Party — and hopefully under something that actually resembles a sky.
The Westport Observatory, run by the volunteers of the Westport Astronomical Society brings the night sky down to the thousands who visit annually. We’re a non-profit that’s free and open to the public every Wednesday night from 8-10 pm if the skies are clear. We do suggest a donation of $5 per person if you're not a member. In-person or zoom lectures on the 3rd Tuesday monthly. # Astronomy # Observatory # WestportCT # WestportObservatory # nonprofit # astrodon # WestportAstronomicalSociety
The Westport Observatory, run by the volunteers of the Westport Astronomical Society brings the night sky down to the thousands who visit annually. We’re a non-profit that’s free and open to the public every Wednesday night from 8-10 pm if the skies are clear. We do suggest a donation of $5 per person if you're not a member. In-person or zoom lectures on the 3rd Tuesday monthly. # Astronomy # Observatory # WestportCT # WestportObservatory # nonprofit # astrodon # WestportAstronomicalSociety
The Westport Observatory, run by the volunteers of the Westport Astronomical Society brings the night sky down to the thousands who visit annually. We’re a non-profit that’s free and open to the public every Wednesday night from 8-10 pm if the skies are clear. We do suggest a donation of $5 per person if you're not a member. In-person or zoom lectures on the 3rd Tuesday monthly. # Astronomy # Observatory # WestportCT # WestportObservatory # nonprofit # astrodon # WestportAstronomicalSociety
The Westport Observatory, run by the volunteers of the Westport Astronomical Society brings the night sky down to the thousands who visit annually. We’re a non-profit that’s free and open to the public every Wednesday night from 8-10 pm if the skies are clear. We do suggest a donation of $5 per person if you're not a member. In-person or zoom lectures on the 3rd Tuesday monthly. # Astronomy # Observatory # WestportCT # WestportObservatory # nonprofit # astrodon # WestportAstronomicalSociety
The Westport Observatory, run by the volunteers of the Westport Astronomical Society brings the night sky down to the thousands who visit annually. We’re a non-profit that’s free and open to the public every Wednesday night from 8-10 pm if the skies are clear. We do suggest a donation of $5 per person if you're not a member. In-person or zoom lectures on the 3rd Tuesday monthly. # Astronomy # Observatory # WestportCT # WestportObservatory # nonprofit # astrodon # WestportAstronomicalSociety
The Westport Observatory, run by the volunteers of the Westport Astronomical Society brings the night sky down to the thousands who visit annually. We’re a non-profit that’s free and open to the public every Wednesday night from 8-10 pm if the skies are clear. We do suggest a donation of $5 per person if you're not a member. In-person or zoom lectures on the 3rd Tuesday monthly. # Astronomy # Observatory # WestportCT # WestportObservatory # nonprofit # astrodon # WestportAstronomicalSociety
The WAS February Field of View is here!
Catch up on everything happening at the Westport Astronomical Society — upcoming star parties, lectures, astrophotography highlights, K1WAS and what’s lighting up the winter sky.
If you love space (and who doesn’t?), this one’s worth the click.
Read it here: https://mailchi.mp/was-ct/fov-february-2026
#WestportAstronomicalSociety #WAS #FieldOfView #Astronomy #Stargazing #Connecticut #SpaceNews #Astrophotography #NightSky #Astrodon
The Westport Observatory, run by the volunteers of the Westport Astronomical Society brings the night sky down to the thousands who visit annually. We’re a non-profit that’s free and open to the public every Wednesday night from 8-10 pm if the skies are clear. We do suggest a donation of $5 per person if you're not a member. In-person or zoom lectures on the 3rd Tuesday monthly. # Astronomy # Observatory # WestportCT # WestportObservatory # nonprofit # astrodon # WestportAstronomicalSociety
The Westport Observatory, run by the volunteers of the Westport Astronomical Society brings the night sky down to the thousands who visit annually. We’re a non-profit that’s free and open to the public every Wednesday night from 8-10 pm if the skies are clear. We do suggest a donation of $5 per person if you're not a member. In-person or zoom lectures on the 3rd Tuesday monthly. # Astronomy # Observatory # WestportCT # WestportObservatory # nonprofit # astrodon # WestportAstronomicalSociety
🌌 What’s Up This Week (Feb 13–22):
Catch Venus & Mercury low in the west after sunset — binoculars help. Saturn lingers nearby. 🌙 On Feb 18, a thin crescent Moon pairs with Mercury.
After dark, Orion dominates the south, with Sirius blazing below. Great winter sky viewing all week. 🔭
Details: https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/observing-news/this-weeks-sky-at-a-glance-february-13-22/
#astronomy #stargazing #space #nightSky #planets #Orion #Moon #Venus #Mercury #SkyAndTelescope
The Westport Observatory, run by the volunteers of the Westport Astronomical Society brings the night sky down to the thousands who visit annually. We’re a non-profit that’s free and open to the public every Wednesday night from 8-10 pm if the skies are clear. We do suggest a donation of $5 per person if you're not a member. In-person or zoom lectures on the 3rd Tuesday monthly. # Astronomy # Observatory # WestportCT # WestportObservatory # nonprofit # astrodon # WestportAstronomicalSociety
The Westport Observatory, run by the volunteers of the Westport Astronomical Society brings the night sky down to the thousands who visit annually. We’re a non-profit that’s free and open to the public every Wednesday night from 8-10 pm if the skies are clear. We do suggest a donation of $5 per person if you're not a member. In-person or zoom lectures on the 3rd Tuesday monthly. # Astronomy # Observatory # WestportCT # WestportObservatory # nonprofit # astrodon # WestportAstronomicalSociety
The Westport Observatory, run by the volunteers of the Westport Astronomical Society brings the night sky down to the thousands who visit annually. We’re a non-profit that’s free and open to the public every Wednesday night from 8-10 pm if the skies are clear. We do suggest a donation of $5 per person if you're not a member. In-person or zoom lectures on the 3rd Tuesday monthly. # Astronomy # Observatory # WestportCT # WestportObservatory # nonprofit # astrodon # WestportAstronomicalSociety
The Westport Observatory, run by the volunteers of the Westport Astronomical Society brings the night sky down to the thousands who visit annually. We’re a non-profit that’s free and open to the public every Wednesday night from 8-10 pm if the skies are clear. We do suggest a donation of $5 per person if you're not a member. In-person or zoom lectures on the 3rd Tuesday monthly. # Astronomy # Observatory # WestportCT # WestportObservatory # nonprofit # astrodon # WestportAstronomicalSociety
The Westport Observatory, run by the volunteers of the Westport Astronomical Society brings the night sky down to the thousands who visit annually. We’re a non-profit that’s free and open to the public every Wednesday night from 8-10 pm if the skies are clear. We do suggest a donation of $5 per person if you're not a member. In-person or zoom lectures on the 3rd Tuesday monthly. # Astronomy # Observatory # WestportCT # WestportObservatory # nonprofit # astrodon # WestportAstronomicalSociety
The Westport Observatory, run by the volunteers of the Westport Astronomical Society brings the night sky down to the thousands who visit annually. We’re a non-profit that’s free and open to the public every Wednesday night from 8-10 pm if the skies are clear. We do suggest a donation of $5 per person if you're not a member. In-person or zoom lectures on the 3rd Tuesday monthly. # Astronomy # Observatory # WestportCT # WestportObservatory # nonprofit # astrodon # WestportAstronomicalSociety
The Westport Observatory, run by the volunteers of the Westport Astronomical Society brings the night sky down to the thousands who visit annually. We’re a non-profit that’s free and open to the public every Wednesday night from 8-10 pm if the skies are clear. We do suggest a donation of $5 per person if you're not a member. In-person or zoom lectures on the 3rd Tuesday monthly. # Astronomy # Observatory # WestportCT # WestportObservatory # nonprofit # astrodon # WestportAstronomicalSociety
The Westport Observatory, run by the volunteers of the Westport Astronomical Society brings the night sky down to the thousands who visit annually. We’re a non-profit that’s free and open to the public every Wednesday night from 8-10 pm if the skies are clear. We do suggest a donation of $5 per person if you're not a member. In-person or zoom lectures on the 3rd Tuesday monthly. # Astronomy # Observatory # WestportCT # WestportObservatory # nonprofit # astrodon # WestportAstronomicalSociety
New comet just showed up with some potential! Astronomers have spotted freshly discovered comet C/2026 A1 (MAPS)—and yes, there’s a chance it could become bright enough to see in daylight. Too early for hype, but definitely one to watch.
Details here 👉 https://theconversation.com/a-new-comet-was-just-discovered-will-it-be-visible-in-broad-daylight-274533
#Comet #AstronomyNews #SpaceWatch #NightSky #DaylightComet #Stargazing #Science #MAPS
The Westport Observatory, run by the volunteers of the Westport Astronomical Society brings the night sky down to the thousands who visit annually. We’re a non-profit that’s free and open to the public every Wednesday night from 8-10 pm if the skies are clear. We do suggest a donation of $5 per person if you're not a member. In-person or zoom lectures on the 3rd Tuesday monthly. # Astronomy # Observatory # WestportCT # WestportObservatory # nonprofit # astrodon # WestportAstronomicalSociety
The Westport Observatory, run by the volunteers of the Westport Astronomical Society brings the night sky down to the thousands who visit annually. We’re a non-profit that’s free and open to the public every Wednesday night from 8-10 pm if the skies are clear. We do suggest a donation of $5 per person if you're not a member. In-person or zoom lectures on the 3rd Tuesday monthly. # Astronomy # Observatory # WestportCT # WestportObservatory # nonprofit # astrodon # WestportAstronomicalSociety
Live from the WAS Classroom!
Join us for an exciting evening with Columbia's Yue Yu, joining us live in the classroom exploring cutting-edge astronomy and the bleeding edge science shaping how we understand the universe. Curious minds welcome—this one’s for anyone who likes their cosmos served smart and fascinating.
📅 Details and links here:
👉 https://was-ct.org/events/yue-yu/
#Astronomy #SpaceScience #WAS #WestportObservatory #ScienceLecture #Universe #DarkMatter #Columbia #Physics #IAXO
The Westport Observatory, run by the volunteers of the Westport Astronomical Society brings the night sky down to the thousands who visit annually. We’re a non-profit that’s free and open to the public every Wednesday night from 8-10 pm if the skies are clear. We do suggest a donation of $5 per person if you're not a member. In-person or zoom lectures on the 3rd Tuesday monthly. # Astronomy # Observatory # WestportCT # WestportObservatory # nonprofit # astrodon # WestportAstronomicalSociety
The Westport Observatory, run by the volunteers of the Westport Astronomical Society brings the night sky down to the thousands who visit annually. We’re a non-profit that’s free and open to the public every Wednesday night from 8-10 pm if the skies are clear. We do suggest a donation of $5 per person if you're not a member. In-person or zoom lectures on the 3rd Tuesday monthly. # Astronomy # Observatory # WestportCT # WestportObservatory # nonprofit # astrodon # WestportAstronomicalSociety
🌌✨ It’s finally back.
After weeks of clouds, snow, brutal cold and bad luck, the WAS Weekly Wednesday Star Party is ON tonight (2/4) after 8 PM at the Westport Observatory. Clear skies, a scope, and the real universe—no screens required.
👉 Details: https://was-ct.org/programs/public-viewing/
#StarParty #WAS #WestportObservatory #Stargazing #AstronomyNight #LookUp #ComeSeeYourUniverse #WestportCT
The Westport Observatory, run by the volunteers of the Westport Astronomical Society brings the night sky down to the thousands who visit annually. We’re a non-profit that’s free and open to the public every Wednesday night from 8-10 pm if the skies are clear. We do suggest a donation of $5 per person if you're not a member. In-person or zoom lectures on the 3rd Tuesday monthly. # Astronomy # Observatory # WestportCT # WestportObservatory # nonprofit # astrodon # WestportAstronomicalSociety
The Westport Observatory, run by the volunteers of the Westport Astronomical Society brings the night sky down to the thousands who visit annually. We’re a non-profit that’s free and open to the public every Wednesday night from 8-10 pm if the skies are clear. We do suggest a donation of $5 per person if you're not a member. In-person or zoom lectures on the 3rd Tuesday monthly. # Astronomy # Observatory # WestportCT # WestportObservatory # nonprofit # astrodon # WestportAstronomicalSociety
🚀🔬 New STEM alert!
We’re launching an exciting new STEM class for students in grades 9–12, starting soon at the Westport Observatory. This is a hands-on, real science program—perfect for curious minds who want to go beyond the textbook. Limited spots. Big brains encouraged. Please share!
👉 Details & signup: https://was-ct.org/programs/introducing-neon/
#STEMEducation #HighSchoolSTEM #NEON #FutureScientists #Astronomy #ScienceClass #WestportCT #HandsOnLearning #WestportObservatory
The Westport Observatory, run by the volunteers of the Westport Astronomical Society brings the night sky down to the thousands who visit annually. We’re a non-profit that’s free and open to the public every Wednesday night from 8-10 pm if the skies are clear. We do suggest a donation of $5 per person if you're not a member. In-person or zoom lectures on the 3rd Tuesday monthly. # Astronomy # Observatory # WestportCT # WestportObservatory # nonprofit # astrodon # WestportAstronomicalSociety
The Westport Observatory, run by the volunteers of the Westport Astronomical Society brings the night sky down to the thousands who visit annually. We’re a non-profit that’s free and open to the public every Wednesday night from 8-10 pm if the skies are clear. We do suggest a donation of $5 per person if you're not a member. In-person or zoom lectures on the 3rd Tuesday monthly. # Astronomy # Observatory # WestportCT # WestportObservatory # nonprofit # astrodon # WestportAstronomicalSociety
📸✨ One week from tonight!
Ready to level up your astro game? Join us for an Advanced Astrophotography Tutorial at the Westport Observatory. We’re diving deep—gear, capture, processing, and the tricks that turn “nice” into wow. If you already shoot the sky and want better results, this is for you.
👉 Details & registration: https://was-ct.org/events/advanced-astro-photography-tutorial/
#Astrophotography #AdvancedAstro #NightSky #DeepSky #PlanetaryImaging #WestportObservatory #WAS #LearnAstro #SpaceNerds
The Westport Observatory, run by the volunteers of the Westport Astronomical Society brings the night sky down to the thousands who visit annually. We’re a non-profit that’s free and open to the public every Wednesday night from 8-10 pm if the skies are clear. We do suggest a donation of $5 per person if you're not a member. In-person or zoom lectures on the 3rd Tuesday monthly. # Astronomy # Observatory # WestportCT # WestportObservatory # nonprofit # astrodon # WestportAstronomicalSociety
The Westport Observatory, run by the volunteers of the Westport Astronomical Society brings the night sky down to the thousands who visit annually. We’re a non-profit that’s free and open to the public every Wednesday night from 8-10 pm if the skies are clear. We do suggest a donation of $5 per person if you're not a member. In-person or zoom lectures on the 3rd Tuesday monthly. # Astronomy # Observatory # WestportCT # WestportObservatory # nonprofit # astrodon # WestportAstronomicalSociety
The Westport Observatory, run by the volunteers of the Westport Astronomical Society brings the night sky down to the thousands who visit annually. We’re a non-profit that’s free and open to the public every Wednesday night from 8-10 pm if the skies are clear. We do suggest a donation of $5 per person if you're not a member. In-person or zoom lectures on the 3rd Tuesday monthly. # Astronomy # Observatory # WestportCT # WestportObservatory # nonprofit # astrodon # WestportAstronomicalSociety
The Westport Observatory, run by the volunteers of the Westport Astronomical Society brings the night sky down to the thousands who visit annually. We’re a non-profit that’s free and open to the public every Wednesday night from 8-10 pm if the skies are clear. We do suggest a donation of $5 per person if you're not a member. In-person or zoom lectures on the 3rd Tuesday monthly. # Astronomy # Observatory # WestportCT # WestportObservatory # nonprofit # astrodon # WestportAstronomicalSociety
❄️🌨️ Weather wins. Astronomy waits.
With 13+ inches of snow on the ground and dangerously cold temps, the Westport Observatory will be closed tonight (1/28) for the WAS Weekly Wednesday Star Party.
Stay warm, stay safe, and we’ll try again next Wednesday—the universe isn’t going anywhere. https://was-ct.org/
#WAS #WestportObservatory #StarParty #WeatherWins #SnowDay #AstronomyLife #Stargazing #ConnecticutWeather #SeeYouNextWeek ❄️🔭
The Westport Observatory, run by the volunteers of the Westport Astronomical Society brings the night sky down to the thousands who visit annually. We’re a non-profit that’s free and open to the public every Wednesday night from 8-10 pm if the skies are clear. We do suggest a donation of $5 per person if you're not a member. In-person or zoom lectures on the 3rd Tuesday monthly. # Astronomy # Observatory # WestportCT # WestportObservatory # nonprofit # astrodon # WestportAstronomicalSociety
The Westport Observatory, run by the volunteers of the Westport Astronomical Society brings the night sky down to the thousands who visit annually. We’re a non-profit that’s free and open to the public every Wednesday night from 8-10 pm if the skies are clear. We do suggest a donation of $5 per person if you're not a member. In-person or zoom lectures on the 3rd Tuesday monthly. # Astronomy # Observatory # WestportCT # WestportObservatory # nonprofit # astrodon # WestportAstronomicalSociety
As odd as it may sound, because of the potential for extreme winter weather this weekend, the Westport Astronomical Society amateur radio station K1WAS will not be operating for Winter Field Day.
Sometimes the smartest move is staying warm and safe. We’ll be back on the air soon. https://was-ct.org/programs/k1was/
#WinterFieldDay #K1WAS #HamRadio #AmateurRadio #WestportCT #WAS #WestportObservatory #WestportAstronomicalSociety
The Westport Observatory, run by the volunteers of the Westport Astronomical Society brings the night sky down to the thousands who visit annually. We’re a non-profit that’s free and open to the public every Wednesday night from 8-10 pm if the skies are clear. We do suggest a donation of $5 per person if you're not a member. In-person or zoom lectures on the 3rd Tuesday monthly. # Astronomy # Observatory # WestportCT # WestportObservatory # nonprofit # astrodon # WestportAstronomicalSociety
The Westport Observatory, run by the volunteers of the Westport Astronomical Society brings the night sky down to the thousands who visit annually. We’re a non-profit that’s free and open to the public every Wednesday night from 8-10 pm if the skies are clear. We do suggest a donation of $5 per person if you're not a member. In-person or zoom lectures on the 3rd Tuesday monthly. # Astronomy # Observatory # WestportCT # WestportObservatory # nonprofit # astrodon # WestportAstronomicalSociety
🥶❄️ Closed Tonight (1/21) ❄️🥶
Between the cold, clouds, and possible snow, the dome is staying shut tonight. Even astronomers have limits.
We’ll be back at it for the next WAS Weekly Wednesday Star Party—clear skies pending.
👉 https://was-ct.org
#WestportAstronomicalSociety #WAS #StarParty #ClosedTonight #WinterSkies #Astronomy #ClearSkies
The Westport Observatory, run by the volunteers of the Westport Astronomical Society brings the night sky down to the thousands who visit annually. We’re a non-profit that’s free and open to the public every Wednesday night from 8-10 pm if the skies are clear. We do suggest a donation of $5 per person if you're not a member. In-person or zoom lectures on the 3rd Tuesday monthly. # Astronomy # Observatory # WestportCT # WestportObservatory # nonprofit # astrodon # WestportAstronomicalSociety
The Westport Observatory, run by the volunteers of the Westport Astronomical Society brings the night sky down to the thousands who visit annually. We’re a non-profit that’s free and open to the public every Wednesday night from 8-10 pm if the skies are clear. We do suggest a donation of $5 per person if you're not a member. In-person or zoom lectures on the 3rd Tuesday monthly. # Astronomy # Observatory # WestportCT # WestportObservatory # nonprofit # astrodon # WestportAstronomicalSociety
A new report highlights Connecticut’s growing debate over whether darkness is a natural resource worth protecting. At the Westport Astronomical Society, we’ve seen it firsthand: over 51 years, our skies have nearly lost the Milky Way.
#DarkSkies #LightPollution #MilkyWay #Astronomy #WestportAstronomicalSociety #Connecticut #WestportCT
The Westport Observatory, run by the volunteers of the Westport Astronomical Society brings the night sky down to the thousands who visit annually. We’re a non-profit that’s free and open to the public every Wednesday night from 8-10 pm if the skies are clear. We do suggest a donation of $5 per person if you're not a member. In-person or zoom lectures on the 3rd Tuesday monthly. # Astronomy # Observatory # WestportCT # WestportObservatory # nonprofit # astrodon # WestportAstronomicalSociety
The Westport Observatory, run by the volunteers of the Westport Astronomical Society brings the night sky down to the thousands who visit annually. We’re a non-profit that’s free and open to the public every Wednesday night from 8-10 pm if the skies are clear. We do suggest a donation of $5 per person if you're not a member. In-person or zoom lectures on the 3rd Tuesday monthly. # Astronomy # Observatory # WestportCT # WestportObservatory # nonprofit # astrodon # WestportAstronomicalSociety
Tonight at 8 PM in the Westport Observatory classroom — a deep dive into what the James Webb Space Telescope has actually been doing (spoiler: it’s a lot).
Naveen Vetcha presents The Webb Space Telescope: The Journey So Far.
Details 👉 https://was-ct.org/events/naveen-vetcha-the-webb-space-telescope-the-journey-so-far/
#JamesWebb #JWST #Astronomy #SpaceScience #Astrophysics #WestportObservatory #WAS #PublicLecture #WestportAstronomicalSociety
The Westport Observatory, run by the volunteers of the Westport Astronomical Society brings the night sky down to the thousands who visit annually. We’re a non-profit that’s free and open to the public every Wednesday night from 8-10 pm if the skies are clear. We do suggest a donation of $5 per person if you're not a member. In-person or zoom lectures on the 3rd Tuesday monthly. # Astronomy # Observatory # WestportCT # WestportObservatory # nonprofit # astrodon # WestportAstronomicalSociety
The Westport Observatory, run by the volunteers of the Westport Astronomical Society brings the night sky down to the thousands who visit annually. We’re a non-profit that’s free and open to the public every Wednesday night from 8-10 pm if the skies are clear. We do suggest a donation of $5 per person if you're not a member. In-person or zoom lectures on the 3rd Tuesday monthly. # Astronomy # Observatory # WestportCT # WestportObservatory # nonprofit # astrodon # WestportAstronomicalSociety
A solar proton storm (S3) is already in progress after a powerful X-class solar flare. Now NOAA warns a SEVERE G4 geomagnetic storm is possible the night of Jan 19–20, when a CME from an X1.9 long-duration flare hits Earth. Aurora may be visible across northern U.S. states—and camera-visible color could reach as far south as AZ, TX & SoCal. Charge phones and look north! https://spaceweather.com/
#SolarStorm #AuroraAlert #SpaceWeather #GeomagneticStorm #CME #SolarFlare
The Westport Observatory, run by the volunteers of the Westport Astronomical Society brings the night sky down to the thousands who visit annually. We’re a non-profit that’s free and open to the public every Wednesday night from 8-10 pm if the skies are clear. We do suggest a donation of $5 per person if you're not a member. In-person or zoom lectures on the 3rd Tuesday monthly. # Astronomy # Observatory # WestportCT # WestportObservatory # nonprofit # astrodon # WestportAstronomicalSociety
The Westport Observatory, run by the volunteers of the Westport Astronomical Society brings the night sky down to the thousands who visit annually. We’re a non-profit that’s free and open to the public every Wednesday night from 8-10 pm if the skies are clear. We do suggest a donation of $5 per person if you're not a member. In-person or zoom lectures on the 3rd Tuesday monthly. # Astronomy # Observatory # WestportCT # WestportObservatory # nonprofit # astrodon # WestportAstronomicalSociety
Sunspot 4341 erupted Jan 18 (18:09 UTC), unleashing a long-lasting X1.9 flare captured by NASA Solar Dynamics Observatory. The blast ionized Earth’s atmosphere, causing shortwave radio blackouts across the Americas. Even bigger: a full-halo CME with an Earth-directed punch. Models show arrival early Jan 20, with a possible G3 geomagnetic storm and mid-latitude auroras.
🔗 https://www.spaceweather.com/
#SolarFlare #XClassFlare #SpaceWeather #CME #AuroraWatch #Sunspot4341
The Westport Observatory, run by the volunteers of the Westport Astronomical Society brings the night sky down to the thousands who visit annually. We’re a non-profit that’s free and open to the public every Wednesday night from 8-10 pm if the skies are clear. We do suggest a donation of $5 per person if you're not a member. In-person or zoom lectures on the 3rd Tuesday monthly. # Astronomy # Observatory # WestportCT # WestportObservatory # nonprofit # astrodon # WestportAstronomicalSociety
The Westport Observatory, run by the volunteers of the Westport Astronomical Society brings the night sky down to the thousands who visit annually. We’re a non-profit that’s free and open to the public every Wednesday night from 8-10 pm if the skies are clear. We do suggest a donation of $5 per person if you're not a member. In-person or zoom lectures on the 3rd Tuesday monthly. # Astronomy # Observatory # WestportCT # WestportObservatory # nonprofit # astrodon # WestportAstronomicalSociety
The January 2026 Field of View is out now from the Westport Astronomical Society—and it’s packed with member astrophotography, WAS updates, K1WAS radio fun, science news, and the usual cosmic shenanigans.
Grab a hot drink, click the link, and dive in:
👉 https://mailchi.mp/was-ct/fov_january-2026
Clear skies. Cold nights. Good reads.
#FieldOfView #WAS #WestportAstronomicalSociety #WestportObservatory #AmateurAstronomy #Astrodon #Astrophotography
The Westport Observatory, run by the volunteers of the Westport Astronomical Society brings the night sky down to the thousands who visit annually. We’re a non-profit that’s free and open to the public every Wednesday night from 8-10 pm if the skies are clear. We do suggest a donation of $5 per person if you're not a member. In-person or zoom lectures on the 3rd Tuesday monthly. # Astronomy # Observatory # WestportCT # WestportObservatory # nonprofit # astrodon # WestportAstronomicalSociety
The Westport Observatory, run by the volunteers of the Westport Astronomical Society brings the night sky down to the thousands who visit annually. We’re a non-profit that’s free and open to the public every Wednesday night from 8-10 pm if the skies are clear. We do suggest a donation of $5 per person if you're not a member. In-person or zoom lectures on the 3rd Tuesday monthly. # Astronomy # Observatory # WestportCT # WestportObservatory # nonprofit # astrodon # WestportAstronomicalSociety
The “little red dots” spotted by JWST may be baby black holes. New spectroscopy shows they’re young black holes shrouded in glowing gas that later evaporated—explaining why they vanished from view. Cosmic toddlers with big futures.
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/jwsts-little-red-dots-may-be-black-hole-stars
The Westport Observatory, run by the volunteers of the Westport Astronomical Society brings the night sky down to the thousands who visit annually. We’re a non-profit that’s free and open to the public every Wednesday night from 8-10 pm if the skies are clear. We do suggest a donation of $5 per person if you're not a member. In-person or zoom lectures on the 3rd Tuesday monthly. # Astronomy # Observatory # WestportCT # WestportObservatory # nonprofit # astrodon # WestportAstronomicalSociety
The Westport Observatory, run by the volunteers of the Westport Astronomical Society brings the night sky down to the thousands who visit annually. We’re a non-profit that’s free and open to the public every Wednesday night from 8-10 pm if the skies are clear. We do suggest a donation of $5 per person if you're not a member. In-person or zoom lectures on the 3rd Tuesday monthly. # Astronomy # Observatory # WestportCT # WestportObservatory # nonprofit # astrodon # WestportAstronomicalSociety
Clouds win. 🌥️
The Westport Observatory will **not** open tonight (1/14). We’ll try again next Wednesday—clear skies, fingers crossed. https://was-ct.org/
#WestportObservatory #CloudedOut #AstronomyLife #StarParty #ClearSkiesNextTime #WAS