van vleck observatory

A wonderful site for public observatory sessions, as well as, some information on the observatory library throughout the year. Typically, sessions are held one Saturday a month from 8 - 10 p.m. in the winter season and 9 - 11 p.m. in the summer season. Times may vary depending on earlier lecture events or time sensitive planetary viewing constraints. Entrance is free. *Please note that the observatory is not heated during the winter. Do dress warmly. The observatory sessions, which allow viewing on a 20" refractor, are hosted by The Astronomical Society of Greater Hartford (ASGH). Parking is available on Vine St. near the tennis courts.