Check here for special public events by the physics and astronomy department!

Upcoming Events

Winter Astronomy Night

Saturday, February 1, 2025
6-9pm

Come join us as we open for public observing with a 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.

Please see the homepage for directions and parking.

Past 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.

Public Observing Kick-Off Event

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!