The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Observatory and the Astronomical Society of Southern New England (ASSNE) invite the general public to the Autumn 2016 series of free night-sky viewing sessions at the campus observatory on Saturday, November 5 and Saturday, December 3 at 7 p.m.

Viewing will take place through the Observatory's 16-inch telescope and other telescopes operated by ASSNE members.

This event will take place only if the weather permits (clear skies). In the event of cancellation, an announcement will be available before each event around 5 p.m. at www.assne.org or by calling (508) 999-8715 for a recorded message.

The Observatory is located in the field to the right of the main entrance to UMass Dartmouth off Old Westport Road. Parking is available in designated spaces on the campus Ring Road or in lot 17. Admission is free. Children are welcome to attend, if accompanied by an adult.

For more information about the observatory, make a donation to its operations, or to become an individual or corporate sponsor, contact Prof. Alan Hirshfeld at ahirshfeld@umassd.edu or (508) 999-8715.