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55 College Street, South Hadley, MA
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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Fri, May 22, 2026 9pm to 10pm
The John Payson Williston Observatory is the oldest academic building on campus. Originally built in 1881, it is the center of astronomy life at the college. Join Tom Burbine, director of the...
Fri, May 29, 2026 9pm to 10pm
The John Payson Williston Observatory is the oldest academic building on campus. Originally built in 1881, it is the center of astronomy life at the college. Join Tom Burbine, director of the...
Tue, May 5, 2026 7pm to 9pm
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ASTRO and pre-Health majors are teaming up for an Observatory Open House to learn about the sky and a new pre-Health Club. We will have Atkins pastries! This event is funded by the Inclusive...
Thu, Apr 23, 2026 8pm to 10pm
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Open house at the observatory with the Gaylord Library to celebrate Space Week. The event will happen rain or shine but if it is clear we will look at planets, nebulae, and galaxies in the sky...
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Thu, Feb 26, 2026 6pm to 8pm
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If clear, we will observe the sky and look at Jupiter, galaxies, and nebulae. The event will happen rain or shine. If cloudy, we will give tours of the Observatory.
Sat, Oct 25, 2025 8pm to 10pm
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Mount Holyoke College astronomy club (ASTRO) members welcome you to the oldest academic building on campus and to look through the school's various telescopes! Faculty and ASTRO club members will...
Thu, Oct 2, 2025 8pm to 10pm
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Open house at the Williston Observatory. If clear, we will be observing planets, galaxies, and nebulae through our telescopes.
Fri, Sep 12, 2025 8pm to 10pm
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Open house at the Williston Observatory where we will see planets, stars, nebulae, and galaxies through our telescopes. Faculty and Astro club members will be available to answer questions.
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