Williston Observatory

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.

Williston Observatory
Williston Observatory

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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Highlight: Observatory Open House

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...

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Observatory Open House

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.

Williston Observatory

Observatory Open House

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.

Williston Observatory

Observatory Open House

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...

Williston Observatory

Observatory Open House

Fri, May 19, 2023 9pm to 10pm

This is a past event.

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...

Williston Observatory

Staff Appreciation: Observatory Open House

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...

Williston Observatory

Observatory Open House

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...

Williston Observatory

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