Astronomical Society of Greater Hartford

Public Observing at the Van Vleck Observatory

Saturday, September 14, 2024

Event

This is International Observe the Moon Night or IOTMN for short.  It is out 9th year in participating in this world wide event!

We are part of NASA's world wide event and will be viewing through the Van Vleck Observatory's fantastic 20" Alvan Clark Refractor built in 1922.  This is the real deal and not a reproduction. We are honored to partner with the Observatory to bring you this event,,

 

Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024

Time: 8 p.m. - 11 p.m. Eastern

Location: Van Vleck Observatory, Wesleyan University
96 Foss Hill
Middletown, CT 06459
Middletown, CT 06459

Information for Visitors

Location Details

Van Vleck Observatory, Wesleyan University
96 Foss Hill
Middletown, CT 06459
Middletown, CT 06459
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Event Report

Comments and anecdotes about the event:
Moon got too low to view from the observatory so we had member with a telescope outside. Meanwhile, inside we were treated to views of Saturn through the 20" Clark!

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