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The Westport Astronomical Society’s Pre-Summer Solstice StarBQ Picnic and Board Elections! Members, Friends and Families. Westport Observatory 182 Bayberry Lane, Westport, CT 06880
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Since 1975, the Westport Astronomical Society (WAS) has been bringing the wonders of the night sky to the thousands who have visited the observatory. The Rolnick Observatory houses a 12.5″ Newtonian telescope and the lawn regularly hosts a 25″ Obsession telescope, the largest in Connecticut available to the public.
The Westport Observatory is an astronomical observatory in Westport, Connecticut, operated by the Westport Astronomical Society and formerly known as the Rolnick Observatory. The observatory is located at the highest elevation in the town.
Jun 13, 2015 · The Rolnick Observatory. 7 reviews. #9 of 18 things to do in Westport. Speciality Museums. Closed now. Write a review. About. Astronomical observatory of the Westport Astronomical Society. Duration: 1-2 hours.
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In the mid-1960s, Westport resident Gerald Rolnick donated a homemade 12.5-inch Newtonian reflector to the local school system. The instrument was constructed by Rolnick and used many parts from Criterion Manufacturing Company in Hartford. It was decided in 1967 that the south tower on the former Nike IFC site would be home to the Rolnick ...
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Westport Astronomical Society - Home of the Rolnick Observatory | Kids Out and About Fairfield County, CT. Address: 182 Bayberry Lane. Westport ,CT, 06880. Phone:(203) 293-8759. 41° 10' 15.582" N, 73° 19' 46.3152" W. See map: Google Maps. http://www.was-ct.org/ dan@was-ct.org. Contact name: Dan Wright. Business/organization type: Outdoor Fun.
