 Observatory The Observatory is a research facility used by members of the Fairfield County Astronomical Society. Each Friday, weather permitting, visitors can enjoy viewing the moon, planets and deep space objects through the 22-inch research telescope.
Open to the public: 8 to 10 pm (Labor Day - May 1)
Summer hours: 8:30 to 10:30 pm (May 1 - Labor Day)
Observatory will not open if the temperature drops below 21 degrees
Location: The Observatory is located behind the Heckscher Farm just off Scofieldtown Rd. Enter from Scofieldtown Road on Fridays.
Admission: Members are free.
Non-members: $3 Adults / $2 Children
The drive mechanism and electronics of the Observatory's telescope have recently been replaced with modern high precision components. This allows control manually using a joystick, or by computer. The computer control permits the operator to zero in on any object in the sky and the telescope then goes to that location automatically.
The Planetarium
Open to the public: Second Sunday of each month at 3:00 P.M.
Location: Main Building
Admission: Members Free.
$3 Adults / $2 Children age 5 and up. No children under age 5 admitted.
Each month in the planetarium visitors can enjoy a new topic that explores the mysteries and magic of outer space.
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