University Calendar

See the night sky and learn about what you're really looking at from professionals with professional equipment.

What you'll see:

Constellations, the Moon, Planets, Star Clusters, Double Stars, Nebulae, Galaxies, and more.

Special Sightings:

• The Moon is featured on February 6, March 5, April 2, and April 30. 
• See Venus January to March.  
• See Uranus January to March,
• See Neptune January to February
• See Taurus, Orion and Gemini January to March. 
• See the Pleiades and Beehive star clusters January to March.
• See the Andromeda galaxy in January and February. 

Public Telescope Night is organized by a team of volunteers affiliated with the North Jersey Astronomical Group (NJAG).  It runs every clear Thursday during the academic year when school is in session. You can find a full schedule here. Our telescopes cannot see through clouds! Public Telescope Nights are cancelled if the weather is cloudy, cold (<20 F), or very windy. It's considered "clear" if you can see the moon or at least 10 stars clearly. This determination is made ~6pm that day; cancellations are usually noted on the NJAG Facebook page.

Questions?

Contact Dr. Marc Favata, Physics & Astronomy, favatam@montclair.edu

See also:

• Schedule of monthly NJAG membership meetings and public lectures.
• North Jersey Astronomical Group (NJAG) homepage
• NJAG Facebook Page
• Physics and Astronomy Seminars & Events