Public Events

The Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian (CfA) hosts a variety of free programs for the public. Among these events are Observatory Nights, sponsored by the Harvard College Observatory, which feature a nontechnical lecture and telescopic observing from the observatory roof, if the weather permits. These lectures are intended for high-school age and older audiences but children are also welcome. Admission is free; however, tickets are limited and seating is on a first-come basis. These events are held in Phillips Auditorium, 60 Garden St., Cambridge, about one mile west of Harvard Square. Parking lots marked for Observatory staff are open to the public on event nights. Parking is free.

For more information, including accessibility, or to sign up for our events mailing list, please email obsvnight@cfa.harvard.edu.

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For thousands of years, Latin American cultures have looked to the sky with wonder, insight, and innovation—from the ancient Maya to today’s Spanish-speaking astronomers making incredible discoveries. Join us for a special Public Observatory Night, conducted entirely in Spanish, celebrating the brilliant legacy of astronomy across the Spanish-speaking world.

Enjoy fascinating talks from Center for Astrophysics (CfA) scientists Dr. Julia Sisk Reynes and Dr. Romy Rodríguez Martínez, hosted by Dr. Andrés Alejandro Plazas Malagón (Rubin/SLAC/KIPAC/Harvard Physics) and Philippe Reekie, CfA Outreach Manager. If weather permits, stay after the talks to explore the cosmos through rooftop telescopes, guided by Spanish-speaking astronomers—continuing a stargazing tradition shared across Spain and Latin America for generations. FREE and open to all, tickets required, limited space available.

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