The Rolnick Observatory is located at the highest point in Westport, and is also the home of the Westport Astronomical Society, which maintains the observatory, whose dome rests on top of an old NIKE radar tower. Gerry Rolnick, one of the founders of the Society, ground the 12 inch mirror of the observatory telescope, which is still in use today. The observatory is open to the public two nights per week, on Wednesday and Thursday, weather permitting. Free.
Location:
182 Bayberry Lane, Westport Connecticut 06880
Telephone
203-227-0925
Other Science nearby:
(Philadelphia) Franklin Institute Science Museum
(Jersey City) Liberty Science Center
(Queens) New York Hall of Science
(Westport) Rolnick Observatory
(Stamford) Stamford Museum and Nature Center
(Norwalk) The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk
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01/10 Coming to The Westport area
Hebron Maple Festival Hebron CT March16-17 Each year thousands of people come from miles around to enjoy and experience the weekend of maple related events.
7th Annual Great International Spring Beer Festival Providence RI April20 Your Beer Festival Admission Ticket will allow you UNLIMITED SAMPLING of more than 250 brewers, live music, food and MUCH MORE at the Rhode Island Convention Center.
Connecticut Sheep, Wool and Fiber Festival Vernon CT April27 The festival, started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association, as a program ""to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut"", has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival by providing exhibits, demonstrations and over 60 vendors from the sheep, wool and fiber arena.
Spring Plant Sale Westford NH April27 The Middlesex Conservation District will be holding its annual Spring Plant Sale at the 4H Fairgrounds.
Connecticut Sheep and Wool Festival vernon CT April27 The festival started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association as a program “to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut” has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival.
Contemporary Art Fair Connecticut Norwalk CT April27-28 Modeled after our two sucessful NYC shows at the Javits Center. Each of the two shows will have approximately 100 exhibitors.
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