Coit Observatory

5 reviews

+1 (617) 353-2630

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725 Commonwealth Ave

Boston, MA 02215

+1 (617) 353-2630

http://www.bu.edu

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The Public Open Night at the Observatory is held clear Wednesday evenings throughout the year at 7:30 - 8:30pm October - March and 8:30 - 9:30pm April - September. We offer free telescope viewing of astronomical objects such as planets, stars, and the Moon through our 8 inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes.

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4.05 reviews

Nicole T.

2/21/2011

Every Wednesday night, weather permitting, the Observatory is open to the public for viewing. They set up several telescopes to check out the moon, planets, and constellations. I've even Saturn,...

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Michelle J.

9/3/2012

I'm not sure if I had too high expectations for this place. Perhaps I romanticize the idea of stargazing. But one thing I know for sure this is not what I expected. For a while I had been meaning...

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Lindsey J.

8/29/2009

Free observatory Wednesdays makes me giddy with glee. I am growing increasingly obsessed with space and the universe. Don't ask why, I'm just becoming more and more dorky with age. So the prospect...

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Trish F.

9/24/2008

I saw Saturn. No really, I haven't become some pod person (despite the fact that I sometimes do the robot in awkward situations). It's not all that impressive (Saturn.. not my version of the...

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C M.

6/12/2014

Cool place to show off to a date or out of towners! Placed atop the roof of BU this hidden gem is fun and free if you're into planets and stars! Plus you get a nice view of the city and the...

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