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Thanks to everyone that attended, helped plan and volunteered for the Westport Astronomical Society's 50th Anniversary Open House! It was an amazing day - let's do that again... In 50 years! https://was-ct.org
#WAS50 #WestportAstronomicalSociety #WestportObservatory

Westport Observatory Jun 23

Westport Observatory Jun 21

🚨 It’s Today! 🚨
The Westport Astronomical Society’s 50th Anniversary Open House is happening NOW — Saturday, June 21 from 1–7 PM!

Come celebrate with us:
🌞 Solar & Lunar Viewing
🎨 Astrophotography Show
🎲 Space Games & Prizes
🔭 Ribbon Cutting
📻 Ham Radio Demos
🛍️ One-Day-Only Swag
🎁 Door Prizes & Auction
🍔 Food, Friends & Fun!

📍 Westport Observatory
🕐 1–7 PM | Free & Open to All
🔗 https://was-ct.org/events/50th/

#WAS50 #WestportAstronomicalSociety #WestportCT #CTEvents

Westport Observatory Jun 19

🎉 It’s almost here! Join us THIS SATURDAY afternoon, June 21st, for the Westport Astronomical Society’s 50th Anniversary Open House!
🕐 1–7 PM | 🚀 Solar telescopes, epic talks, games, prizes, astrophotography & more!
🌌 Details: https://was-ct.org/events/50th/
#WAS50 #WestportAstronomicalSociety #CTEvents #AstronomyFun

Westport Observatory Jun 18

🌧️ Tonight’s Star Party Canceled
Due to clouds and rain, the Westport Observatory will be closed tonight (6/18).

🌟 But the skies are clearing just in time for our 50th Anniversary Open House this Saturday! Join us for a stellar celebration 50 years in the making.

🔗 https://was-ct.org/events/50th/
#WAS50 #WestportAstronomicalSociety #CTEvents #StarParty #WestportCT

Westport Observatory Jun 18

🌟 A Universe on Display – This Saturday! 🌟
Don't miss the Astrophotography Showcase at the Westport Astronomical Society's 50th Anniversary Open House! https://was-ct.org/events/50th/

Featured: Dana Weisbrot’s awe-inspiring eclipse over Rowayton 🌅—just one of over 45 stunning images captured by our incredible members. All prints available for purchase!

🗓️ Saturday, June 21 | 12:30–7:00 PM
📍 Westport Observatory
Celebrate 50 years of WAS!

#WAS50 #WestportAstronomicalSociety #CTEvents

Westport Observatory Jun 17

🌞 There are a ton of events for our 50th anniversary including the WAS Solar Telescope Party - and the countdown is ON! Join us from 12:30 - 7 Saturday, June 21st, for a cosmic celebration 🌌

🎉 Door prizes
📸 Astrophotography show
🎤 4 amazing talks
🎯 Games & silent auction
🍔 Great food

☀️ — Don’t miss it! 👉 https://was-ct.org/events/50th/

#WAS50 #WestportAstronomicalSociety #SolarViewing #SunParty #AstronomyEvent #CTEvents #STEMFun #ScienceForAll #AstronomyOutreach #SolarTelescope

Westport Observatory Jun 16

🚀 Out-of-this-world door prizes at our 50th Anniversary Open House on June 21st! Win stunning astrophotography, a “SPAce” gift basket, a rare meteorite from Northwest Africa, or a gently used Meade 6" telescope! Plus: 4 inspiring talks, food, games, blasts from our past, and a great launch into our future! https://was-ct.org/events/50th
#WAS50 #WestportAstronomicalSociety

Westport Observatory Jun 15

🚀 The latest issue of Field of View is here — and we're about to blast off! 🌌

In the June 2025 edition, we’re counting down the days to the 50th Anniversary of the Westport Astronomical Society this Saturday with behind-the-scenes previews, event highlights, and a blast of cosmic updates. Don’t miss out — your mission briefing awaits: https://mailchi.mp/was-ct/fov_june_2025

#WAS50 #AstronomyForAll #WestportAstronomicalSociety #FieldOfView

Westport Observatory Jun 14

We're just 7 days away from our 50th Anniversary open house party the afternoon of June 21st and we'd like to thank our generous sponsors. Heartfelt thanks to Rotair Aerospace, Charmoy & Charmoy Attorneys, Direct Advantage Magazine and Mosquito Stop! Thanks for financially supporting science in your community! https://was-ct.org/events/50th
#WAS50 #WestportAstronomicalSociety