Free open viewing is held every Wednesday evening, weather permitting. Check dates below, times change according to season.Please note: The buildings are closed at 10:30 PM.<\/p>\n
Feb. 28<\/p>\n
Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28Apr. 4, 11, 18, 25May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30<\/p>\n
Click here for Spring Schedule and detailed information <\/p>\n
The state-of-the-art Observatory features a research-grade, Classical-Cassegrain telescope housed within a six-meter retractable dome with a 20-inch mirror and is capable of viewing objects millions of light years away. The Observatory is operated by astronomers from Bergen Community College. <\/p>\n
The telescope has several special filters designed to help minimize the effects of the areas light pollution. The precision instrument also includes specialized cameras to photograph various astronomical objects, a photometer to measure the brightness of stars and study how they vary over time, and a spectroscope to analyze wavelengths of light to determine the chemical composition of light-emitting objects.<\/p>\n
All ages are welcome and children must be accompanied by an adult. Twenty-five people may occupy the Observatory at any one time. Entry is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Check-in at the Science Center adjacent to the Observatory.<\/p>\n
Note: To access the observatory telescope, a visitor must be able to climb 25 steps in spiral formation. The stairs have railings on either side, approximately 2 feet apart.<\/p>\n
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