Mittelman Astronomy Lecture Series

Mittelman Observatory is happy to announce the beginning of the Mittelman Astronomy Lecture Series. This aperiodic series will involve occasional astronomy and astronomy-related talks that will often be broad and interdisciplinary in nature. The inaugural talk will be given virtually by planetary astronomer Heidi Hammel on Tuesday, September 8, from 7pm to 8:30pm. Dr. Hammel’s…Continue Reading Mittelman Astronomy Lecture Series

Through the Telescope – The Observatories of Middlebury College

Mittelman Observatory is proud to announce the opening of the exhibit “Through the Telescope: The Observatories of Middlebury College” by Alexandra Izzard ’20. Please visit go/throughthetelescope. This exhibit explores the history of observatories, and of astronomy, at Middlebury College from the institution’s very beginning through the present day in the chronological context of both institutional…Continue Reading Through the Telescope – The Observatories of Middlebury College

Mittelman Observatory Status – Summer 2020

While thoughts this time of year often turn to the community gathering atop McCardell Bicentennial Hall on mild summer evenings under dark Vermont skies for stargazing at the Observatory, this coming summer will necessarily be somewhat different. Mittelman Observatory has been developing a variety of potential programming that may involve live virtual stargazing, skywatching advice,…Continue Reading Mittelman Observatory Status – Summer 2020

Middlebury Dark Sky Survey – 2019

Mittelman Observatory requests your participation! The Observatory is embarking on a project to study awareness, knowledge, perceptions, perspectives, and sensibilities of the local Middlebury community about issues related to dark skies, light pollution, and the environment. Please visit go/darkskysurvey to anonymously participate in our 2019 Middlebury Dark Sky Survey….Continue Reading Middlebury Dark Sky Survey – 2019

Stargazing at Mittelman Observatory – Autumn 2019

Mittelman Observatory and Middlebury Physics will again host stargazing open house nights this autumn. These Observatory events are scheduled for Friday evenings, September 13 and September 20, from 8:30 PM until 10:00 PM, weather permitting. Jupiter and Saturn will be in the evening sky on these dates. A variety of interesting stars, star clusters, and…Continue Reading Stargazing at Mittelman Observatory – Autumn 2019

Stargazing at Mittelman Observatory – Summer 2019

Mittelman Observatory and Middlebury Physics will again host stargazing open house nights this summer. These Observatory events are scheduled for Wednesday evenings, June 26, July 3, July 24, July 31, and August 7, from 9:00 PM until 10:30 PM, weather permitting. Jupiter and Saturn will be in the evening sky on many of these dates….Continue Reading Stargazing at Mittelman Observatory – Summer 2019

Stargazing at Mittelman Observatory – Spring 2019

Mittelman Observatory and Middlebury Physics will again host stargazing open house nights this spring. These Observatory events are scheduled for Friday evenings, April 26 and May 3, from 9:00 PM until 10:30 PM, weather permitting. Mars will be in the evening sky on these dates. A variety of interesting stars, star clusters, and nebulae will…Continue Reading Stargazing at Mittelman Observatory – Spring 2019

Stargazing at Mittelman Observatory – Autumn 2018

Mittelman Observatory and Middlebury Physics will again host stargazing open house nights this autumn. These Observatory events are scheduled for Friday evenings, September 14 and September 21, from 8:30 PM until 10:00 PM, weather permitting. Saturn and Mars will be in the evening sky on these dates. A variety of interesting stars, star clusters, and…Continue Reading Stargazing at Mittelman Observatory – Autumn 2018

Stargazing at Mittelman Observatory – Summer 2018

Mittelman Observatory and Middlebury Physics will again host stargazing open house nights this summer. These Observatory events are scheduled for Wednesday evenings, June 27, July 18, July 25, August 1, and August 8, from 9:00 PM until 10:30 PM, weather permitting. Jupiter and Saturn will be in the evening sky on many of these dates….Continue Reading Stargazing at Mittelman Observatory – Summer 2018