Featuring "Eight Years of Roving Mars" a talk by Professor Wes Watters
About once a month during the academic year, Wellesley students and faculty open the Whitin Observatory to members of the public. Visitors will be able to take a tour, listen to talks, and (when clear) look through the 6-inch and 12-inch telescopes.
Public nights are free and will be held regardless of weather conditions. No reservations are required. Children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.
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The Whitin Observatory is located on the campus of Wellesley College. Please refer to these travel directions and area maps.
“Public Nights” in the Spring will include:
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- Fri. Feb. 3, 2012: Professor Kim McLeod, “Observing Other Solar Systems”
- Sat. Mar. 3, 2012: Professor Wendy Bauer, “Wellesley's Meteorites”
- Fri. Mar. 30, 2012: Professor Dick French, “Spectacular Saturn”
- Sat. Apr. 28, 2012: Professor Wes Watters, “Eight Years of Roving Mars”
All Public Nights run from 8-10 PM, no early arrivals please!
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