Join our professional astronomers for Stargazing Open Nights at Loines Observatory. Get a chance to view an impressive tour of Nantucket’s night sky. Each Friday night, during the summer, the MMA will host a special Open Night Stargazing program designed for families at 9:00 PM - 9:45 PM. MMA staff will guide you in viewing astronomical objects through our historic 8-inch Alvan Clark refractor and our modern 24-inch research telescope. Get a chance to view the Moon, planets, star clusters, nebulae, and even other galaxies!
This program begins promptly at the event start time, please arrive 10 minutes before the program start time. Please dress for the weather conditions at the event time. This program is geared toward families but all are welcome to register.
This program meets at the MMA Loines Observatory at 59 Milk Street, Nantucket MA. Pre-registration is recommended as programs do fill up but walk-ins are welcome subject to availability. This program is weather contingent and will be cancelled in the event of inclement weather (rain or thunderstorm threat). Please check our website on the day of the event for updates on weather related cancellations, we will post by 4pm if the event will be cancelled.
Contact email: programs@mariamitchell.org
Cost per adult participant: $20
Cost per youth participant: $14
Open Night Cancellation and Refund Policy: We understand that plans change! Because we are a small non-profit that benefits from the contributions made by our generous patrons and supporters, cancellations make it more challenging for us to manage program enrollment. Tickets are non-refundable, should you choose to cancel. However, tickets are eligible for an exchange before the date and time of the scheduled program subject to program availability. If you wish to reschedule, please contact us at info@mariamitchell.org.
In the event of a complete event or program cancellation by us, ticket holders will not receive a refund but instead issued a Loines Property Pass. You can pick up your Loinesy Pass the following day at our administrative office at 4 Vestal St; which will grant admission to a future stargazing event. Our administrative office is open from 9am to 5pm Monday through Friday.
All offerings are subject to cancellation by the MMA at any time, with or without notice for reasons deemed necessary by the organization. By continuing, you are agreeing to this policy.