For decades the Westport Astronomical Society has been bringing the wonders of the night sky to the thousands that have visited the Observatory. We’re a non-profit organization of all volunteers that’s free and open to the public every Wednesday night (clear skies only!) from 8-10 pm. In the summer, near the solstice, the sun doesn’t set until 8:30 and it’s best to wait until it’s dark around 9. We show visitors star clusters, galaxies, planets, nebulas, and other objects in the night sky, and discuss their discovery, significance, and physical characteristics. The Observatory is also available to the public and groups by appointment.
