Westport Observatory, Astronomical observatory in Westport, Connecticut, US.
The facility features a 12.5-inch Newtonian reflector telescope housed in a dome structure at 182 Bayberry Lane, situated 232 feet above sea level.
The observatory occupies a former Nike missile Integrated Fire Control site from the 1950s, which the Army transferred to the town in 1963.
The Westport Astronomical Society organizes weekly public viewing nights and monthly speaker series featuring scientists who share knowledge about space exploration.
Visitors can access the observatory every Wednesday evening for guided astronomical observations, weather conditions permitting, with experienced coordinators providing assistance.
The Frederick Bump Educational Center, established in 1991, provides dedicated space for astronomy education and hosts regular scientific lectures throughout the year.
Location: Westport
GPS coordinates: 41.17111,-73.33050
Latest update: March 18, 2025 07:52
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