They meet once a month in Norwell as well as plan six to twelve observational sessions a year. The observation sessions are open to the public and are a great, and free, chance for kids and adults alike learn about astronomy! There is currently a lighting issue at their viewing location and they are looking for an alternative spot. If you have any suggestions for a new viewing site in the Norwell/Scituate area that is away from outside lighting, has reasonably low horizons for viewing access to the sky, and can be accessed with vehicles to facilitate equipment setup please feel free to comment below and we will share your suggestions with them!
Future observation sessions will be listed on the Macaroni Kid calendar or you can find them at ssastros.org. Here are some tips from the society on attending an observing session:
- Always ask if you can look through someone's scope.
- Never touch the scope, this may cause the scope to move or vibrate.
- Ask the owner if it is ok to adjust the focus and how that is done.
- Never leave children unattended around telescopes or the observing site.
- When arriving or leaving try to drive into or out of the observing area with just parking lights on. This helps observers maintain their night vision.
- If you have a flash light with a red light please us it in place of flash light with a white light. Red light doesn't reduce night vision.
- If you need to use a white flash light, shine it on the ground, never in anyone's eyes.
- If your child can not see through the eye piece please pick the child up carefully.
- Do not hesitate to ask a questions!
- Remember telescopes are sensitive and expensive, and observing sites are dark please use caution.
- Have Fun!
