Public Events

The Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian sponsors a variety of free programs for the public. Among these events are Observatory Nights held on the third Thursday of select months. Observatory Nights feature a nontechnical lecture intended for high-school age and older audiences but children are also welcome. We also sponsor a variety of other special observing events throughout the year. Admission is free.

Public Observatory Nights will resume in Spring 2022 in a virtual format and will be live-streamed on our Facebook and YouTube channels.

Sign up for our mailing to learn about future events here. For more information, or to request accessibility services, email obsvnight@cfa.harvard.edu.