TONIGHT - We celebrate International Observe the Moon Night with a special presentation by Galileo
and a celebration of NASA's 2026 launch of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope.
International Observe the Moon Week occurs annually in September or October, when the Moon is around first quarter.
New England Sci-Tech often holds public telescope nights and planetarium shows in conjunction with Mass STEM Week and International Observe The Moon Week. Free and open to the public. RSVP required.
This year, 2026, International Observe the Moon Night falls on Saturday, September 19. Join us for a celebration of NASA's launch of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope and look at the moon through our large 12" diameter telescope!
In addition, Galileo Galilei, an Italian astronomer, physicist, and engineer, will discuss (in English) his discovery of craters on the Moon and four moons around Jupiter. Very entertaining for children!
Registration required. Space is limited. No walk-ins permitted.
Program is for families with children in grades 1-8. No additional siblings below grade 1 are permitted in the facility. No babies, no toddlers.
Schedule:
5:30-6:00 PM - Greetings and Reception. Light refreshments served.
6:00-6:30 PM - ROMAN SPACE TELESCOPE presentation.
6:30-7:30 PM - GALILEO himself! Presentation in persona.
7:30-9:00 PM - Public Telescope Night outside on the terrace.