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  1. The clouds have taken over again this week! Unfortunately, the WAS Weekly Wednesday Star Party for tonight, May 13th, is CANCELLED due to overcast skies. We know it's disappointing — we're bummed too! But clear skies are ahead, and we hope to see you out under the stars next week at the Westport Observatory. Stay tuned for updates!

    was-ct.org/

    #Astronomy #Stargazing #WestportObservatory #WAS #NightSky #StarParty WestportCT

  2. The clouds have taken over again this week! Unfortunately, the WAS Weekly Wednesday Star Party for tonight, May 13th, is CANCELLED due to overcast skies. We know it's disappointing — we're bummed too! But clear skies are ahead, and we hope to see you out under the stars next week at the Westport Observatory. Stay tuned for updates!

    was-ct.org/

    #Astronomy #Stargazing #WestportObservatory #WAS #NightSky #StarParty WestportCT

  3. The clouds have taken over again this week! Unfortunately, the WAS Weekly Wednesday Star Party for tonight, May 13th, is CANCELLED due to overcast skies. We know it's disappointing — we're bummed too! But clear skies are ahead, and we hope to see you out under the stars next week at the Westport Observatory. Stay tuned for updates!

    was-ct.org/

    #Astronomy #Stargazing #WestportObservatory #WAS #NightSky #StarParty WestportCT

  4. The clouds have taken over again this week! Unfortunately, the WAS Weekly Wednesday Star Party for tonight, May 13th, is CANCELLED due to overcast skies. We know it's disappointing — we're bummed too! But clear skies are ahead, and we hope to see you out under the stars next week at the Westport Observatory. Stay tuned for updates!

    was-ct.org/

    #Astronomy #Stargazing #WestportObservatory #WAS #NightSky #StarParty WestportCT

  5. The clouds have taken over again this week! Unfortunately, the WAS Weekly Wednesday Star Party for tonight, May 13th, is CANCELLED due to overcast skies. We know it's disappointing — we're bummed too! But clear skies are ahead, and we hope to see you out under the stars next week at the Westport Observatory. Stay tuned for updates!

    was-ct.org/

    #Astronomy #Stargazing #WestportObservatory #WAS #NightSky #StarParty WestportCT

  6. All that rain you're seeing today? That will keep the Westport Observatory CLOSED tonight, 5/6. Maybe we can open for the next WAS Weekly Wednesday Star Party! We hope to see you then. was-ct.org/

    #WestportObservatory #WestportCT #WestportAstronomicalSociety #Rain

  7. All that rain you're seeing today? That will keep the Westport Observatory CLOSED tonight, 5/6. Maybe we can open for the next WAS Weekly Wednesday Star Party! We hope to see you then. was-ct.org/

    #WestportObservatory #WestportCT #WestportAstronomicalSociety #Rain

  8. All that rain you're seeing today? That will keep the Westport Observatory CLOSED tonight, 5/6. Maybe we can open for the next WAS Weekly Wednesday Star Party! We hope to see you then. was-ct.org/

    #WestportObservatory #WestportCT #WestportAstronomicalSociety #Rain

  9. All that rain you're seeing today? That will keep the Westport Observatory CLOSED tonight, 5/6. Maybe we can open for the next WAS Weekly Wednesday Star Party! We hope to see you then. was-ct.org/

    #WestportObservatory #WestportCT #WestportAstronomicalSociety #Rain

  10. All that rain you're seeing today? That will keep the Westport Observatory CLOSED tonight, 5/6. Maybe we can open for the next WAS Weekly Wednesday Star Party! We hope to see you then. was-ct.org/

    #WestportObservatory #WestportCT #WestportAstronomicalSociety #Rain

  11. Don't miss our next free lecture! Join us May 19 at 8pm as MIT aerospace engineer Erik S. Bailey — veteran of multiple NASA Mars landings — takes us on a whirlwind history of robotic planetary landers from 1966 to today. Hear from the engineer who helped make it happen at the Westport Observatory or join live on Zoom & YouTube. Free & open to all!
    was-ct.org/events/erik_bailey_
    #WestportObservatory #Mars #NASA #Space #JPL #MarsLanding #Connecticut #Aerospace

  12. Tonight's Star Party - Clouded Out!

    The clouds have their plans tonight and included all of us on their nefarious agenda. The Westport Observatory is CLOSED this evening, Wednesday 4/29, due to overcast skies.

    The stars are still out there, just playing hard to get! We'll see you at our next WAS Weekly Wednesday Star Party in ONE WEEK! Clear skies and cosmic views are worth the wait. was-ct.org/

    #WestportObservatory #StarParty #Clouds #WestportAstronomicalSociety

  13. Tonight's Star Party - Clouded Out!

    The clouds have their plans tonight and included all of us on their nefarious agenda. The Westport Observatory is CLOSED this evening, Wednesday 4/29, due to overcast skies.

    The stars are still out there, just playing hard to get! We'll see you at our next WAS Weekly Wednesday Star Party in ONE WEEK! Clear skies and cosmic views are worth the wait. was-ct.org/

    #WestportObservatory #StarParty #Clouds #WestportAstronomicalSociety

  14. Tonight's Star Party - Clouded Out!

    The clouds have their plans tonight and included all of us on their nefarious agenda. The Westport Observatory is CLOSED this evening, Wednesday 4/29, due to overcast skies.

    The stars are still out there, just playing hard to get! We'll see you at our next WAS Weekly Wednesday Star Party in ONE WEEK! Clear skies and cosmic views are worth the wait. was-ct.org/

    #WestportObservatory #StarParty #Clouds #WestportAstronomicalSociety

  15. Tonight's Star Party - Clouded Out!

    The clouds have their plans tonight and included all of us on their nefarious agenda. The Westport Observatory is CLOSED this evening, Wednesday 4/29, due to overcast skies.

    The stars are still out there, just playing hard to get! We'll see you at our next WAS Weekly Wednesday Star Party in ONE WEEK! Clear skies and cosmic views are worth the wait. was-ct.org/

    #WestportObservatory #StarParty #Clouds #WestportAstronomicalSociety

  16. Tonight's Star Party - Clouded Out!

    The clouds have their plans tonight and included all of us on their nefarious agenda. The Westport Observatory is CLOSED this evening, Wednesday 4/29, due to overcast skies.

    The stars are still out there, just playing hard to get! We'll see you at our next WAS Weekly Wednesday Star Party in ONE WEEK! Clear skies and cosmic views are worth the wait. was-ct.org/

    #WestportObservatory #StarParty #Clouds #WestportAstronomicalSociety

  17. The Westport Astronomical Society Amateur Radio Club K1WAS installed a Meshcore repeater at the Westport Observatory this weekend. Conrad N2YCH, Dan N3DAW & Peter K1PCN have the node running atop the Observatory Tower, connecting Fairfield County to the rest of CT. Check out today's CT Post article for the full story!

    👉 ctpost.com/connecticut/article

    #K1WAS #AmateurRadio #Meshcore #EmComm #CTMesh #WestportAstronomicalSociety #WestportObservatory #WestportCT #CTPost #73

  18. The Westport Astronomical Society Amateur Radio Club K1WAS installed a Meshcore repeater at the Westport Observatory this weekend. Conrad N2YCH, Dan N3DAW & Peter K1PCN have the node running atop the Observatory Tower, connecting Fairfield County to the rest of CT. Check out today's CT Post article for the full story!

    👉 ctpost.com/connecticut/article

    #K1WAS #AmateurRadio #Meshcore #EmComm #CTMesh #WestportAstronomicalSociety #WestportObservatory #WestportCT #CTPost #73

  19. The Westport Astronomical Society Amateur Radio Club K1WAS installed a Meshcore repeater at the Westport Observatory this weekend. Conrad N2YCH, Dan N3DAW & Peter K1PCN have the node running atop the Observatory Tower, connecting Fairfield County to the rest of CT. Check out today's CT Post article for the full story!

    👉 ctpost.com/connecticut/article

    #K1WAS #AmateurRadio #Meshcore #EmComm #CTMesh #WestportAstronomicalSociety #WestportObservatory #WestportCT #CTPost #73

  20. The Westport Astronomical Society Amateur Radio Club K1WAS installed a Meshcore repeater at the Westport Observatory this weekend. Conrad N2YCH, Dan N3DAW & Peter K1PCN have the node running atop the Observatory Tower, connecting Fairfield County to the rest of CT. Check out today's CT Post article for the full story!

    👉 ctpost.com/connecticut/article

    #K1WAS #AmateurRadio #Meshcore #EmComm #CTMesh #WestportAstronomicalSociety #WestportObservatory #WestportCT #CTPost #73

  21. The Westport Astronomical Society Amateur Radio Club K1WAS installed a Meshcore repeater at the Westport Observatory this weekend. Conrad N2YCH, Dan N3DAW & Peter K1PCN have the node running atop the Observatory Tower, connecting Fairfield County to the rest of CT. Check out today's CT Post article for the full story!

    👉 ctpost.com/connecticut/article

    #K1WAS #AmateurRadio #Meshcore #EmComm #CTMesh #WestportAstronomicalSociety #WestportObservatory #WestportCT #CTPost #73

  22. THRILLED to announce the Westport Astronomical Society has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the incredible Women's League of Westport! This gift funds our Observatory's classroom AV upgrade - bringing better science to our community. The WLW uplifts all of Westport, from Sunday's 47th Annual Minute Man Race to so much more. THANK YOU, WLW!

    #WestportAstronomicalSociety #WomensLeagueOfWestport #WestportObservatory #WestportCT #GivingBack #ThankYou

  23. THRILLED to announce the Westport Astronomical Society has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the incredible Women's League of Westport! This gift funds our Observatory's classroom AV upgrade - bringing better science to our community. The WLW uplifts all of Westport, from Sunday's 47th Annual Minute Man Race to so much more. THANK YOU, WLW!

    #WestportAstronomicalSociety #WomensLeagueOfWestport #WestportObservatory #WestportCT #GivingBack #ThankYou

  24. THRILLED to announce the Westport Astronomical Society has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the incredible Women's League of Westport! This gift funds our Observatory's classroom AV upgrade - bringing better science to our community. The WLW uplifts all of Westport, from Sunday's 47th Annual Minute Man Race to so much more. THANK YOU, WLW!

    #WestportAstronomicalSociety #WomensLeagueOfWestport #WestportObservatory #WestportCT #GivingBack #ThankYou

  25. THRILLED to announce the Westport Astronomical Society has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the incredible Women's League of Westport! This gift funds our Observatory's classroom AV upgrade - bringing better science to our community. The WLW uplifts all of Westport, from Sunday's 47th Annual Minute Man Race to so much more. THANK YOU, WLW!

    #WestportAstronomicalSociety #WomensLeagueOfWestport #WestportObservatory #WestportCT #GivingBack #ThankYou

  26. THRILLED to announce the Westport Astronomical Society has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the incredible Women's League of Westport! This gift funds our Observatory's classroom AV upgrade - bringing better science to our community. The WLW uplifts all of Westport, from Sunday's 47th Annual Minute Man Race to so much more. THANK YOU, WLW!

    #WestportAstronomicalSociety #WomensLeagueOfWestport #WestportObservatory #WestportCT #GivingBack #ThankYou

  27. Too many clouds in the forecast to have any fun tonight at the Westport Observatory! The WAS Weekly Wednesday Star Party is cancelled for 4/22 — we're keeping our volunteers cozy at home until the skies cooperate. We hope to see you under the stars next week!

    🌐 was-ct.org/

    #StarParty #Astronomy #WAS #Stargazing #NightSky #ClearSkies #Connecticut #WestportObservatory #Cancelled #WestportCT

  28. Too many clouds in the forecast to have any fun tonight at the Westport Observatory! The WAS Weekly Wednesday Star Party is cancelled for 4/22 — we're keeping our volunteers cozy at home until the skies cooperate. We hope to see you under the stars next week!

    🌐 was-ct.org/

    #StarParty #Astronomy #WAS #Stargazing #NightSky #ClearSkies #Connecticut #WestportObservatory #Cancelled #WestportCT

  29. Too many clouds in the forecast to have any fun tonight at the Westport Observatory! The WAS Weekly Wednesday Star Party is cancelled for 4/22 — we're keeping our volunteers cozy at home until the skies cooperate. We hope to see you under the stars next week!

    🌐 was-ct.org/

    #StarParty #Astronomy #WAS #Stargazing #NightSky #ClearSkies #Connecticut #WestportObservatory #Cancelled #WestportCT

  30. Too many clouds in the forecast to have any fun tonight at the Westport Observatory! The WAS Weekly Wednesday Star Party is cancelled for 4/22 — we're keeping our volunteers cozy at home until the skies cooperate. We hope to see you under the stars next week!

    🌐 was-ct.org/

    #StarParty #Astronomy #WAS #Stargazing #NightSky #ClearSkies #Connecticut #WestportObservatory #Cancelled #WestportCT

  31. Too many clouds in the forecast to have any fun tonight at the Westport Observatory! The WAS Weekly Wednesday Star Party is cancelled for 4/22 — we're keeping our volunteers cozy at home until the skies cooperate. We hope to see you under the stars next week!

    🌐 was-ct.org/

    #StarParty #Astronomy #WAS #Stargazing #NightSky #ClearSkies #Connecticut #WestportObservatory #Cancelled #WestportCT

  32. Do you feel the ground move beneath your feet? Tonight we do. Join us Tuesday April 21 at 8pm as Professor Alan Kafka talks earthquakes in the Eastern US — why they happen and where they'll strike next.

    In person at Westport Observatory. was-ct.org/events/alan-kafka/

    #WestportAstronomicalSociety #WestportObservatory #Earthquake #Seismology #ScienceLecture #EarthScience

  33. Our seismograph is still trembling from this morning's M7.4 off Japan — our USGS equipment captured every wave. Tsunami threat cancelled, but the ground is still shaking. Almost like the planet is putting on a show for our special guest! Earthquake expert Professor Alan Kafka joins us IN PERSON tomorrow, Tuesday April 21 at 8pm at Westport Observatory.

    was-ct.org/events/alan-kafka/

    #WestportObservatory #Earthquake #Seismology #EarthScience #Japan #WestportCT

  34. Our seismograph is still trembling from this morning's M7.4 off Japan — our USGS equipment captured every wave. Tsunami threat cancelled, but the ground is still shaking. Almost like the planet is putting on a show for our special guest! Earthquake expert Professor Alan Kafka joins us IN PERSON tomorrow, Tuesday April 21 at 8pm at Westport Observatory.

    was-ct.org/events/alan-kafka/

    #WestportObservatory #Earthquake #Seismology #EarthScience #Japan #WestportCT

  35. Our seismograph is still trembling from this morning's M7.4 off Japan — our USGS equipment captured every wave. Tsunami threat cancelled, but the ground is still shaking. Almost like the planet is putting on a show for our special guest! Earthquake expert Professor Alan Kafka joins us IN PERSON tomorrow, Tuesday April 21 at 8pm at Westport Observatory.

    was-ct.org/events/alan-kafka/

    #WestportObservatory #Earthquake #Seismology #EarthScience #Japan #WestportCT

  36. Our seismograph is still trembling from this morning's M7.4 off Japan — our USGS equipment captured every wave. Tsunami threat cancelled, but the ground is still shaking. Almost like the planet is putting on a show for our special guest! Earthquake expert Professor Alan Kafka joins us IN PERSON tomorrow, Tuesday April 21 at 8pm at Westport Observatory.

    was-ct.org/events/alan-kafka/

    #WestportObservatory #Earthquake #Seismology #EarthScience #Japan #WestportCT

  37. Our seismograph is still trembling from this morning's M7.4 off Japan — our USGS equipment captured every wave. Tsunami threat cancelled, but the ground is still shaking. Almost like the planet is putting on a show for our special guest! Earthquake expert Professor Alan Kafka joins us IN PERSON tomorrow, Tuesday April 21 at 8pm at Westport Observatory.

    was-ct.org/events/alan-kafka/

    #WestportObservatory #Earthquake #Seismology #EarthScience #Japan #WestportCT

  38. What a day for our seismograph! The WAS seismometer picked up 4 significant earthquakes today — M5.9 & M5.4 Kermadec Islands, M5.8 Solomon Islands, M5.7 Sumatra. And Tuesday, one of the world's leading seismic specialists Professor Alan Kafka joins us in person at the Westport Observatory at 8pm to explain why the earth shakes — even here in New England.

    was-ct.org/events/alan-kafka/

    #Earthquake #Seismology #EarthScience #WestportObservatory

  39. Finally Spring... and Summer and Fall! The April 2026 Field of View is here.

    Stunning astrophotography from our incredibly talented members. Upcoming events at Westport Observatory you won't want to miss. Fascinating science lectures on the horizon. And so much more waiting inside.

    The universe has a lot going on this month — find out what's in store. Read it today. mailchi.mp/was-ct/fov-april-20

    #WestportAstronomicalSociety #FieldOfView #Astrophotography #WestportObservatory #Astronomy #Stargazing

  40. The clouds called dibs on the sky tonight, 4/15... Our observatory will be socked in, so the stars are taking a well-deserved night off! No worries — 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 #CloudedOut #AmateurAstronomy #WestportObservatory

  41. The clouds called dibs on the sky tonight, 4/15... Our observatory will be socked in, so the stars are taking a well-deserved night off! No worries — 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 #CloudedOut #AmateurAstronomy #WestportObservatory

  42. The clouds called dibs on the sky tonight, 4/15... Our observatory will be socked in, so the stars are taking a well-deserved night off! No worries — 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 #CloudedOut #AmateurAstronomy #WestportObservatory

  43. The clouds called dibs on the sky tonight, 4/15... Our observatory will be socked in, so the stars are taking a well-deserved night off! No worries — 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 #CloudedOut #AmateurAstronomy #WestportObservatory

  44. The clouds called dibs on the sky tonight, 4/15... Our observatory will be socked in, so the stars are taking a well-deserved night off! No worries — 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 #CloudedOut #AmateurAstronomy #WestportObservatory

  45. What causes earthquakes in the Eastern US — so far from any fault line? It's one of earth science's great mysteries, and Boston College's retired Prof. Alan Kafka has spent 42 years on the case. Join us at the Westport Observatory for this fascinating in-person lecture, also live on YouTube & Zoom. Don't miss it!
    was-ct.org/events/alan-kafka/
    #Earthquake #Seismology #EasternUS #Astronomy #Westport #Science #WestportAstronomicalSociety #WestportObservatory

  46. What causes earthquakes in the Eastern US — so far from any fault line? It's one of earth science's great mysteries, and Boston College's retired Prof. Alan Kafka has spent 42 years on the case. Join us at the Westport Observatory for this fascinating in-person lecture, also live on YouTube & Zoom. Don't miss it!
    was-ct.org/events/alan-kafka/
    #Earthquake #Seismology #EasternUS #Astronomy #Westport #Science #WestportAstronomicalSociety #WestportObservatory

  47. What causes earthquakes in the Eastern US — so far from any fault line? It's one of earth science's great mysteries, and Boston College's retired Prof. Alan Kafka has spent 42 years on the case. Join us at the Westport Observatory for this fascinating in-person lecture, also live on YouTube & Zoom. Don't miss it!
    was-ct.org/events/alan-kafka/
    #Earthquake #Seismology #EasternUS #Astronomy #Westport #Science #WestportAstronomicalSociety #WestportObservatory

  48. What causes earthquakes in the Eastern US — so far from any fault line? It's one of earth science's great mysteries, and Boston College's retired Prof. Alan Kafka has spent 42 years on the case. Join us at the Westport Observatory for this fascinating in-person lecture, also live on YouTube & Zoom. Don't miss it!
    was-ct.org/events/alan-kafka/
    #Earthquake #Seismology #EasternUS #Astronomy #Westport #Science #WestportAstronomicalSociety #WestportObservatory

  49. What causes earthquakes in the Eastern US — so far from any fault line? It's one of earth science's great mysteries, and Boston College's retired Prof. Alan Kafka has spent 42 years on the case. Join us at the Westport Observatory for this fascinating in-person lecture, also live on YouTube & Zoom. Don't miss it!
    was-ct.org/events/alan-kafka/
    #Earthquake #Seismology #EasternUS #Astronomy #Westport #Science #WestportAstronomicalSociety #WestportObservatory

  50. Weekly Wednesday Star Party is ON tonight, 4/8 — NO Moon, perfect for deep sky viewing! Catch Orion's last bow, brilliant Venus low on the horizon, and Jupiter overhead. We open after 8pm.

    👉 was-ct.org/programs/public-vie
    Photo: WAS Member Dr. Steven Labkoff

    #StarParty #Astronomy #NightSky #Stargazing #WestportCT #WestportObservatory #DeepSky #Orion #Venus #Jupiter #Connecticut #LookUp