White observatory tower with a dome next to several small white utility buildings under a cloudy sky surrounded by trees.
The clouds called dibs on the sky tonight, 4/15. The universe will still be there next week. Come find us at our next WAS Weekly Wednesday Star Party!
was-ct.org
#Astronomy #StarParty #Westport #Connecticut #Stargazing #WAS #NightSky #WestportObservatory
Map showing earthquake epicenters in the Eastern US with concentric circles highlighting New York City, promoting a lecture on regional seismic activity.
Why do earthquakes strike the Eastern US so far from any fault line? Join us at the Westport Observatory for a lecture by renowned seismologist Prof. Alan Kafka! Also live on YouTube & Zoom.
was-ct.org/events/al...
#Earthquake #Seismology #Westport #WestportObservatory
Long-exposure photo of star trails circling above a white observatory dome surrounded by dark forest trees at night.
Star Party TONIGHT 4/8 at Westport Observatory! No Moon = perfect deep sky views. Orion sets, Venus shines, Jupiter glows. Open after 8pm!
👉 was-ct.org/programs/...
Photo: WAS Member Dr. Steven Labkoff
#StarParty #WestportObservatory #NightSky #LookUp #WestportCT
Artemis II rocket on launch pad ready for liftoff during Westport Astronomical Society watch party announcement.
Clouds cancel star party — but we're watching a rocket go to the Moon instead! Artemis II Watch Party TONIGHT. Classroom opens 5:30 PM, liftoff 6:24 PM ET. Westport Observatory. See you there!
#ArtemisII #NASA #WestportObservatory #WAS
Fisheye sky view from Westport, Connecticut, showing faint stars and tree silhouettes around the horizon at dusk.
Our new AllSky Camera has a preview of the clouds we expect tonight, 3/25. The Westport Observatory's Weekly Wednesday Star Party is CANCELLED. Fingers crossed we see you next Wednesday! https://was-ct.org/
#StarParty #WestportObservatory #AllSkyCamera #WestportCT #WAS
Seismograph chart from Westport Astronomical Society showing red, blue, and black waveform spikes over a 60-minute period ending at noon UTC on March 24, 2026.
Map showing an earthquake epicenter marked by a star near Tonga, with concentric circles indicating affected areas in the South Pacific Ocean.
Our USGS seismic equipment picked up the M 7.5 earthquake near Neiafu, Tonga this morning! Curious about earthquakes in New England? Alan Kafka visits us in April. was-ct.org/events/al...
#Earthquake #NewEngland #Seismology #WestportObservatory
Seismic recording showing calm blue and green lines and a sharp red waveform surge starting at 30 minutes, March 21, 2026.
Map showing the eastern coast of the United States and the North Atlantic Ocean with a star marking a location in the ocean east of the U.S
M6.7 earthquake at 8:16 AM ET on the northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge, ~1,900 miles from Westport Observatory — detected on our USGS equipment. No tsunami threat.
was-ct.org/science/s...
#Earthquake #MidAtlanticRidge #USGS #NoTsunami #WestportObservatory
Tall observatory tower illuminated by warm light from an open door against a cloudy night sky.
Bittersweet news — our 2026 Messier Marathon at Westport Observatory is cancelled. It's the first day of spring and the clouds & rain are right on cue! Clear skies ahead! https://was-ct.org/
#MessierMarathon #WestportObservatory #Astronomy #Stargazing #Equinox #Spring #Messier
Large telescope mounted inside a red-lit observatory dome under a starry night sky.
One day past the equilux, the Westport Observatory opens tonight at 8 PM for a final winter sky viewing. New moon means ideal conditions for galaxies, nebulae, and planets Venus, Jupiter, and Uranus. Dress warm. was-ct.org/programs/...
#WestportObservatory #NewMoon #Equilux #StarParty
Graph showing solar activity cycles with a fiery sun background, promoting a lecture by Dr. Lisa Upton on March 17, 2026.
WAS welcomes back Dr. Lisa Upton to our science lecture series! How well did we predict Solar Cycle 25 — and what comes next? Tonight, March 17 at 8PM in our classroom.
was-ct.org/events/so...
#Astronomy #SpaceWeather #SolarCycle25 #Heliophysics #WestportObservatory #WestportAstronomicalSociety
Logo featuring a large red letter G with stylized lines and a banner reading '160th Anniversary' next to the text 'Gault Family Companies'.
Major upgrade at the Westport Observatory — made possible by Gault Family Companies, who covered 50% of our new mini-split systems! A huge thank you to the Gault team for their professionalism, and to our amazing members! 💙
#WestportObservatory #CommunitySupport #LocalBusiness #Gault
Poster for 'Riding the Solar Cycle' lecture by Dr. Lisa Upton, featuring solar activity graph and fiery sun image, scheduled March 17, 2026.
WAS welcomes back Dr. Lisa Upton (SwRI). How well did we predict Solar Cycle 25; and what comes next? Join us March 17 at 8PM.
was-ct.org/events/so...
#Astronomy #SolarPhysics #SpaceWeather #SolarCycle25 #Heliophysics #STEM #WomenInSTEM #WestportObservatory #WestportAstronomicalSociety
🌧️ We expect clouds, rain, and a chance of thunder this evening (3/11). Unfortunately the WAS Weekly Wednesday Star Party is cancelled tonight. We'll try again next week! was-ct.org
#WestportObservatory #WAS #StarParty #WestportCT
Promotional banner for a live classroom session on installing and using N.I.N.A. astronomy software, hosted by Carl Lancaster on March 31, 2026.
WAS member Carl Lancaster presents N.I.N.A. - a presentation on free astrophotography automation software! March 31st, 7:30 PM, Westport Observatory.
Very limited seating — register now! was-ct.org/events/nina
#Astrophotography #NINA #WestportObservatory
Silhouette of BOB MEADOWS peering into a large telescope against a star-filled night sky with an orange horizon.
Westport Observatory Director BOB MEADOWS optimistically believes there's a chance we could see some stars tonight 3/4, so the WAS Weekly Wednesday Star Party is back on! If you see clouds at your home, it's best to find another activity. was-ct.org/programs/...
#WestportObservatory #StarParty
Aerial view of a white observatory tower with a domed roof surrounded by dry trees and grassy fields.
Star Party Update – March 4th
The Westport Observatory is socked in with clouds again tonight, so we're calling off this week's WAS Weekly Wednesday Star Party. Mother Nature had other plans! See you next Wednesday.
#WestportObservatory #WAS #StarParty #Astronomy #WestportCT
Snow-covered observatory domes and equipment sit in a quiet, snowy field surrounded by bare trees under a clear sky.
Snow, snow… and more snow. We just dug out from the latest “Storm of the Century (This Week)” and now clouds seal the deal. The Westport Observatory is closed tonight, 2/25, for the WAS Weekly Wednesday Star Party. We’ll aim for clearer skies next week!
#WestportObservatory #StarParty #Astronomy
Sky map showing Saturn, Mercury, and Venus in Pisces constellation 20 minutes after sunset on Feb 20, viewed west-southwest.
This Week’s Sky (Feb 20–March 1) Clouds may win most of the week, but if you find a clear patch, look up. Jupiter shines after sunset, Saturn greets the dawn, and Orion rules the evening sky. Late winter is prime deep-sky time.
👉 skyandtelescope.org/...
#Astronomy #NightSky #WestportObservatory
Dark silhouette of leafless trees under a cloudy night sky with faint stars visible.
Clouds, drizzle, and general February murk mean the Westport Observatory will be closed tonight, 2/18. No stars. No planets. Gray.
We’ll be back next week for the WAS Weekly Wednesday Star Party — and hopefully under something that actually resembles a sky.
#WAS #WestportObservatory #StarParty
Illustration of the International Axion Observatory telescope against a starry sky with event details for a live classroom session on February 17, 2026.
Live at the Westport Observatory Tonight – 2/17!
We’re welcoming Columbia University astrophysicist Yue Yu for a deep dive into frontier physics.
👉 was-ct.org/events/yu...
#Astronomy #WestportObservatory #WestportAstronomicalSociety #ScienceLecture #DarkMatter #Physics #Columbia #IAXO
A snowy observatory complex with a dome telescope and adjacent buildings at dusk, surrounded by bare trees and a darkening sky.
Some passing clouds, but we’re on for tonight’s WAS Weekly Wednesday Star Party (2/11)! 🌌
We open after 8pm. No Moon = prime deep-sky hunting. Great views of Jupiter and Uranus in the scopes. was-ct.org/programs/...
#WestportAstronomicalSociety #WestportCT #WestportObservatory #StarParty #DeepSky
Illustration of the International Axion Observatory telescope against a starry sky with event details for a live classroom session on February 17, 2026.
Join us for an exciting evening with Columbia's Yue Yu, joining us live in the classroom exploring cutting-edge astronomy and the bleeding edge science shaping how we understand the universe.
👉 was-ct.org/events/yu...
#Astronomy #WAS #WestportObservatory #DarkMatter #Columbia #Physics #IAXO
Large telescope inside an observatory dome pointed at the night sky.
🌌✨ It’s finally back.
After weeks of clouds, snow, brutal cold and bad luck, the WAS Weekly Wednesday Star Party is ON tonight (2/4) after 8 PM at the Westport Observatory.
👉 Details: was-ct.org/programs/...
#StarParty #WAS #WestportObservatory #Stargazing #WestportCT
NEON logo with a glowing white neon effect behind a large asteroid against a starry space background.
🚀🔬 New STEM alert!
We’re launching an exciting new STEM class for students in grades 9–12, starting soon at the Westport Observatory.
👉 Details & signup: was-ct.org/programs/...
#STEMEducation #HighSchoolSTEM #NEON #Astronomy #ScienceClass #WestportCT #WestportObservatory
Promotional banner for an advanced astrophotography workflow tutorial by Michael Southam, hosted by Westport Astronomical Society.
📸✨ One week from tonight!
Ready to level up your astro game? Join us for an Advanced Astrophotography Tutorial at the Westport Observatory.
👉 Details & registration: was-ct.org/events/ad...
#Astrophotography #AdvancedAstro #NightSky #DeepSky #WestportObservatory #WAS #LearnAstro
Snow-covered path leading to a white observatory tower with a dome on top, surrounded by leafless trees under a gray sky.
With 13+ inches of snow on the ground and dangerously cold temps, the Westport Observatory will be closed tonight (1/28) for the WAS Weekly Wednesday Star Party. https://was-ct.org/
#WAS #WestportObservatory #StarParty #WeatherWins #SnowDay #AstronomyLife #Stargazing #ConnecticutWeather
Cartoon polar bear skiing with radio gear promotes K1WAS Winter Field Day event on January 24-25, 2026.
As odd as it may sound, because of the potential for extreme winter weather this weekend, the Westport Astronomical Society amateur radio station K1WAS will not be operating for Winter Field Day.
#WinterFieldDay #K1WAS #HamRadio #WestportCT #WestportObservatory #WestportAstronomicalSociety
Promotional slide for a James Webb Space Telescope lecture by Dr. Naveen Vetcha, featuring a galaxy image and event details for January 20, 2026.
Tonight at 8 PM in the Westport Observatory classroom: The Webb Space Telescope: The Journey So Far. Stunning images, real science, no hype.
Details 👉 was-ct.org/events/na...
#JWST #JamesWebb #Astronomy #SpaceScience #WestportObservatory #WAS
Snow-covered observatory tower with a domed roof surrounded by leafless trees in a winter forest landscape.
The January 2026 Field of View is out now from the Westport Astronomical Society—and it’s packed with astrophotography, updates, K1WAS radio fun, science news, and the usual shenanigans.
👉 mailchi.mp/was-ct/fo...
#FieldOfView #WAS #WestportAstronomicalSoceity #WestportObservatory #Astrophotography
Observatory building illuminated at night under a starry sky with surrounding trees.
Clouds win. 🌥️
The Westport Observatory will **not** open tonight (1/14). We’ll try again next Wednesday—clear skies, fingers crossed. https://was-ct.org/
#WestportObservatory #CloudedOut #AstronomyLife #StarParty #ClearSkiesNextTime #WAS
