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

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.

Please see the homepage for directions and parking.