Westport Observatory

State:	Connecticut
Address:	182 Bayberry Ln, Westport, CT 06880
Zip code:	06880
Phone:	(203) 227-0925
Website:	http://www.was-ct.org/

Monday:	Closed
Tuesday:	Closed
Wednesday:	8:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday:	Closed
Friday:	Closed
Saturday:	Closed
Sunday:	Closed

• B C
  
  
  (October 21, 2021, 9:08 am)

  Explanation for 4 star review at bottom!
  
  First time going and although it was a full moon, I was able to see Jupiter and a few other planets. Still takes tour breath away to see it in person and not on tv. The older gentlemen running the program were very informative and helpful, even with the history of the old army base where the tower now sits
  
  One negative thing; the younger gentleman in the field with equipment (dare I use improper terminology cause he may get in a tizzy) was VERY rude. I’m not an astronomer, clearly as he mad civilians aware of that, and was very ungrateful that we were even there trying learn. I was simply in awe of seeing such a spectacular sight that I stated it looked fake, and his response was far from comforting (I obviously know it’s not up close and detailed, but seeing it for the first time was breathtaking and he literally ripped that experience from me with his negativity and rudeness)
  
  A few others, as well as my party, didn’t know where to go first or at all or how to operate such intimidating equipment other than a basic telescope or binoculars. Not sure if he was a volunteer, but I would NOT come back if he wasn’t!

• Eliot Feldman
  
  
  (October 15, 2020, 8:03 am)

  We saw some amazing planets. Very educational for the kids. A friendly and knowledgeable group of volunteers.

• Lynn Flint
  
  
  (January 15, 2020, 6:07 pm)

  Always informative, friendly, rare experience for Westporters to witness such universal worlds on a weekly basis, clouds permitting.
  Really really wonderful, thanks in great part to the efforts of the hosting members.

• Jason
  
  
  (June 13, 2015, 11:39 am)

  My girlfriend and I visited on the 10th of June, which is their weekly free and open-to-the-public night. It is a little tricky to find the observatory, especially at night, but if you just continue all the way down the road you will find the observatory just fine.
  
  We were initially a little intimidated by the amount of cars and people, and did not know where we should be. We decided to walk to the top of the observatory and immediately met two very nice gentlemen who were operating the telescope and showing us (among others) stars and planets.
  
  The two members were incredibly knowledgeable and were willing to answer my many questions. We saw incredible views of Saturn, Venus, Jupiter, nebula's, galaxies, and many other interesting night sky objects.
  
  After looking through the indoor 12.5" telescope for quite awhile, we went out on the lawn to see the 25" telescope. That telescope was quite a sight to see, I believe they said it was 14' tall and required a ladder to look through. I was impressed tremendously that the gentleman operating it was able to find night sky objects so easily. The view was even more excellent from this scope.
  
  Overall, it was a great experience and a lot of fun. My girlfriend and I actually enjoyed it so much that we signed up for membership at the observatory, which is very reasonable. I would highly recommend visiting to anyone interested in astronomy, stargazing, space, or simply looking for something enjoyable (and free) to do on a Wednesday night.

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