These earthly godfathers of Heaven's lights, that give a name to every fixed star, have no more profit of their shining nights than those that walk and know not what they are.

— William Shakespeare

Telescope Nights

By Kevin at Fri, 01/13/2017 - 4:06pm
Event Date: 
Thu, 04/06/2017 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Join us on Thursday nights for stargazing with our telescopes (weather permitting). All are welcome! Click "Read More" below for details!

  • WHEN : 8 - 9 PM, Clear Thursdays: 
    September 8 to December 15, 2016 - except for November 24 (Thanksgiving) 
    January 19 to April 27, 2017 - except for March 9 (Spring Break)
    Telescope nights will start at 7:30 p.m. from kids to see the Moon on Feb. 2, Mar. 2 and Apr. 6
  • WHERE: Telescopes will be set up on campus in front of the Center for Environmental and Life Sciences (CELS) building near Richardson Hall & Science Hall.
  • TO SEE : Constellations, the Moon, planets, star clusters, double stars, nebulae, galaxies, and more.

 

Our telescopes cannot see through clouds! Public Telescope Night will be cancelled if the weather is cloudy, very cold, or very windy (It is considered clear if you can see the moon or ten stars clearly). If Telescope Night is cancelled a message will be left at (973) 594-6524.

Montclair State University is located at 1 Normal Ave, Montcair, NJ.