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Observatories where you can explore the stars

Ladd Observatory, Hope Street, Providence

The historic Ladd Observatory, built in 1891, is open to the public on Tuesday nights,
year round, weather permitting. Besides the antique 12-inch refracting telescope,
various other telescopes are frequently deployed on the upper deck. The building,
which is operated by Brown University, also houses an interesting collection of
astronomical photographs and other esoterica. Check the Web site for special events
and updates. You can also sign up for the mailing list, which will let you know the outlook
for each Tuesday.

Frosty Drew Observatory, Charlestown

The Frosty Drew Observatory, in Ninigret Park off Route 1, is home to a Meade LX200
16-inch Schmidt Cassegrain telescope installed in 1999, as well as several smaller
telescopes. The observatory is open Friday nights, year round, when the sky is clear.
There is no charge to the public but donations are accepted.
For updates, you can sign up on their mailing list.

Seagrave Memorial Observatory, North Scituate

The Seagrave Memorial Observatory, on Peeptoad Road, was built in 1914. It's operated by
Skyscrapers, Inc. Four telescopes are currently housed there.
The observatory is open to the public on Saturday nights, weather permitting.

Margaret M. Jacoby Observatory, Warwick

This small observatory is located on the Knight Campus of the Community College of Rhode Island. Viewing conditions are hampered somewhat by light pollution, but there is still plenty to see. Public viewing nights are on hold for the summer, but we'll publish an update as soon as new hours are posted.

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