All visitors to Wellesley College must preregister at this time. Please follow this link and fill out the following form: https://webapps.wellesley.edu/return_to_college/visitor_registration.php. Use Kylie Hall, email kh1@wellesley.edu, as your Wellesley contact.
Whitin Nights
About once a month during the spring and fall semesters, Wellesley students and faculty open the Observatory to members of the public. Visitors are invited to take a tour, listen to talks, and (when clear) look through our 6-inch and 12-inch telescopes.
There is a unique theme for each public night, so be sure to come often to expand your knowledge of the universe!
Public nights are free and will be held regardless of weather conditions.
Children must be supervised by their grownups.
There is no parking at the Observatory. Visitors must park in the Davis Parking Facility and walk to the observatory. There are accessible parking spaces located behind the science center. You should set your navigation to the Davis Parking Facility to get directions to the garage.
Talks and activities happen at the scheduled time, rain or shine, and telescopic observing only if skies are clear.
March Public Night: March 10, 2023 7-9 PM
April Public Night: April 7, 2023 8-10 PM
