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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

#Earthquake #Seismology #EarthScience #WestportObservatory

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. https://mailchi.mp/was-ct/fov-april-2026

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

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!

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#Astronomy #StarParty #Westport #Connecticut #Stargazing #WAS #NightSky #CloudedOut #AmateurAstronomy #WestportObservatory

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

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.

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

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

Artemis II Watch Party — TONIGHT at Westport Observatory! Clouds are socking in our Weekly Wednesday Star Party, but we're trading eyepieces for something better — a rocket headed to the Moon! Artemis II lifts off at 6:24 PM ET, the first crewed lunar mission since 1972. Classroom opens at 5:30 PM. See you there!
#ArtemisII #NASA #Moon #WestportObservatory #WAS #Astronomy #LunarMission #SLS #Orion #SpaceExploration
Artemis II Watch Party — Wednesday, April 1 at 5:30 PM, Westport Observatory!
For the first time since Apollo 17 in 1972, humans are heading to the Moon. NASA's Artemis II crew lifts off at 6:24 PM ET on a 10-day journey — the critical step toward a lunar landing in 2028. Join us for live coverage starting nearly an hour before liftoff. Don't miss it!
#ArtemisII #NASA #Moon #WestportObservatory #WAS #Astronomy
🔭 Astrophotographers — don't sleep on this one! Tonight at 7:30 PM, WAS member Carl Lancaster breaks down N.I.N.A., the free software that automates your entire imaging night. Features, setup, system requirements & a live demo. Beginner or pro, you'll walk away with something. Seating is VERY limited — sign up now! 👉 was-ct.org/events/nina 📍 Westport Observatory Classroom
#Astrophotography #NINA #Astronomy #WestportObservatory