Event

A presentation titled "Fun Facts on the Summer Solstice" is given at 8:30 pm. This presentation talks about information on the what the Summer Solstice is, how it occurs and other interesting facts. 

Observing is held throughout the evening from 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm through our 2 large telescopes, a 24 inch reflector and a 10 inch refractor, weather permitting. If the weather does not cooperate for observing we still show the telescopes to the public, describe them and demonstrate how they operate. 

Date: Friday, June 20, 2025

Time: 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Eastern

Location: Sperry Observatory
1033 Springfield Avenue, Cranford, New Jersey 0701
Cranford, NJ 07016

Information for Visitors
Instructions for the Public:

Doors open at 7:30 pm. A presentation is given at 8:30 pm by a member of Amateur Astronomers, Inc. on an astronomy related topic. See our website at www.asterism.org for more details. Presentations usually last around an hour. 

 

Observing is held throughout the evening through our 2 large telescopes weather permitting. If the weather does not cooperate for observing we still describe the telescopes and how they operate. 

Location Details

Sperry Observatory
William Miller Sperry Observatory on the campus of Union County College campus, 1033 Springfield Avenue, Cranford, New Jersey 07016

Notes:
www.asterism.org (click "Directions")

UPCOMING EVENTS

Fri 8/15/2025
7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Eastern
Webb vs the Big Bang Sperry Observatory
1033 Springfield Avenue, Cranford, New Jersey 0701
Cranford, NJ