Check here for special public events by the physics and astronomy department!
Upcoming Events
Solar Eclipse Viewing on the Green
April 8, 1-5pm
Come join us for safe public viewing of the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8th, on the Dartmouth Green. NSF Astronomy and Astrophysics Postdoctoral Fellow and Dept. of Physics & Astronomy Lecturer Graham Edwards will be on the Dartmouth Green from 1–5pm on April 8, with a few types of telescopes for viewing the Sun and the eclipse safely.
Past Events
Public Observing Kick-Off Event
![](https://sites.dartmouth.edu/publicobserving/files/2024/01/astro-kickoff-9bbd5dbbae53ec0e-791x1024.jpg)
Saturday, January 27, 2024
5-8pm
Come join us as we re-open for public observing with a new family-friendly event! Some of the activities will include:
- Telescope observations!*
- Constellation tours!*
- Cool astronomy and physics demos!
- Astronomy-themed crafts!
- A portable planetarium show by our friends at Montshire Museum of Science!
*weather-dependent
COVID masking precautions are recommended during the event.
Event Map
![Map of the building and areas associated with the event.](https://sites.dartmouth.edu/publicobserving/files/2024/01/kick-off-passportIMG_Page_2-af6bcd9c172b3c3d.jpg)
Please see the homepage for directions and parking.