The John Payson Williston Observatory is the oldest academic building on campus. Originally built in 1881 and continuously upgraded over the years, it remains a state-of-the-art facility.
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The John Payson Williston Observatory is the oldest academic building on campus. Originally built in 1881 and continuously upgraded over the years, it remains a state-of-the-art facility.
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Sat, Oct 21, 2023 8pm to 10pm
Mount Holyoke College astronomy students welcome you to the oldest academic building on campus and to look through the school's various telescopes! Faculty and current astronomy majors will be...
Sat, Sep 30, 2023 9pm to 11pm
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A tour of the Observatory with viewing of planets, nebulae and galaxies if clear. The event will take place rain or shine.
Sat, Sep 9, 2023 9pm to 11pm
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Open house at the Williston Observatory. Rain or shine. If it is clear, we will observe the sky with telescopes.
Fri, May 26, 2023 9pm to 10pm
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Join the Astronomy department for an Open House at Williston Observatory on Jewett Lane! Parking is available, but headlights disturb the viewing of the sky. If you're able to walk, please...
Fri, May 19, 2023 9pm to 10pm
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Join the Astronomy department for an Open House at Williston Observatory on Jewett Lane! Parking is available, but headlights disturb the viewing of the sky. If you're able to walk, please...
Fri, Apr 14, 2023 8pm to 10pm
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Join us for a special staff appreciation stargazing night and open house in the oldest operational academic building on campus! Enjoy a chance to look through a variety of telescopes at your...
Fri, Oct 21, 2022 8pm to 10pm
This is a past event.
Mount Holyoke College astronomy students welcome you to the oldest academic building on campus and to look through the school's various telescopes! Faculty and current astronomy majors will be...
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