Physics and Astronomy

A docent will point out night sky highlights and upcoming astronomical events. This is followed by three short fulldome video presentations.

A docent will point out night sky highlights and upcoming astronomical events. This is followed by three short fulldome video presentations.

A docent will point out night sky highlights and upcoming astronomical events. This is followed by a fulldome video presentation.

A docent will point out night sky highlights and upcoming astronomical events. This is followed by a fulldome video presentation.

Star Parties

Jewett Observatory is our direct window on the heavens. In spring, summer, and fall, we hold public star parties, where any interested person can come to view the cosmos through the historic 12-inch Clark.

Most public evenings feature a crescent moon, star clusters, nebulae, double stars, and other…

A docent will point out night sky highlights and upcoming astronomical events. This is followed by a fulldome video presentation.

The docent will also introduce the basics of Mayan culture and seasonal sun-watching before showing a fulldome video presentation.

The docent will also introduce the basics of Mayan culture and seasonal sun-watching before showing a fulldome video presentation.