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UNH Observatory Free viewing sessions for the public every first and third Saturday of the month, year round.

If you would like to donate directly to the UNH Observatory: https://tinyurl.com/5p7dn57y. Donations support the UNH Observatory and its Education and Outreach programs, such as the construction of a new observatory to expand research and educational opportunities or the New England Fall Astronomy Festival.

New England Fall Astronomy Festival is coming next weekend October 16 & 17! Free & Family Friendly!
10/11/2026

New England Fall Astronomy Festival is coming next weekend October 16 & 17! Free & Family Friendly!

Come to the New England Fall Astronomy Festival for the stars, leave with a prize! Check out these great raffle giveaway...
10/09/2026

Come to the New England Fall Astronomy Festival for the stars, leave with a prize! Check out these great raffle giveaways - drawing Saturday afternoon (you don't need to be present at the time of the raffle drawing to win).

In just two weeks...
10/07/2026

In just two weeks...

10/03/2026

Good Evening Stargazers! Please join us tonight at the UNH Observatory at 9 PM until 11 PM for our last public stargazing session before the New England Fall Astronomy Festival in two weeks! The sky is clear in Durham tonight and we're looking forward to seeing all of you. Saturn should be superb as it's shining its brightest for the rest of the year. Dress warmly, as it is expected to cool down tonight.

We are open for a Star Party tonight from 8-10 pm! Note the time change due to the earlier sunset. We should have a good...
10/03/2026

We are open for a Star Party tonight from 8-10 pm! Note the time change due to the earlier sunset. We should have a good view of Saturn tonight! The next Star Party we'll have is during NEFAF in two weeks!

Greetings Stargazers!! Join us at the UNH Observatory tonight at 9 PM for our last public star party in September. Dress...
09/19/2026

Greetings Stargazers!! Join us at the UNH Observatory tonight at 9 PM for our last public star party in September. Dress for a cool, late summer night. We'll run our session from 9 PM until 11 PM as long as the skies remain clear. Don't forget to ask us about the New England Fall Astronomy Festival while you with is tonight!

The 2026 New England Fall Astronomy Festival is less than a month away! We're inviting everyone who is interested in Ast...
09/18/2026

The 2026 New England Fall Astronomy Festival is less than a month away! We're inviting everyone who is interested in Astronomy or Space Exploration to spend Friday night, October 16 and all day and night on Saturday, October 17 with us as we share the universe with you and your family.
https://extension.unh.edu/new-england-fall-astronomy

09/05/2026

The weather forecast is a bit "iffy" for tonight, so we decided to hold a session and open it up to anyone who has questions about their telescope. Bring it with you and we'll take a look and try to answer your questions to help you learn about your scope. But, just in case, if the sky does clear, we'll be taking advantage of it and do some stargazing. We will also be answering questions about the upcoming New England fall Astronomy Festival (NEFAF) coming up next month on October 16 & 17.

Another friendly reminder about the New England Fall Astronomy Festival (NEFAF) that is coming in only 42 days. Make pla...
09/04/2026

Another friendly reminder about the New England Fall Astronomy Festival (NEFAF) that is coming in only 42 days. Make plans to be here at the UNH Observatory at 16 Spinney Lane on the UNH Durham campus. This year NEFAF coincides with UNH's Family Weekend. This year's Festival Astro Theme is Other Worlds: life elsewhere! NEFAF is free and open to the public. ALL are welcome. This is a family friendly and STEM enthusiast friendly event! 😁

The New England Fall Astronomy Festival (NEFAF) is less than 2 months away. Make sure you've saved the date to spend Oc...
08/18/2026

The New England Fall Astronomy Festival (NEFAF) is less than 2 months away. Make sure you've saved the date to spend October 16 & 17 with us at the UNH Observatory!

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