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Welcome to the Orchard Hill Observatory!

The Orchard Hill Observatory is typically open on Wednesday OR Thursday nights by 8:30pm. Please dress weather appropriate! Please check back frequently for updates.

The Orchard Hill Observatory is UMass Amherst's optical observatory. It is located on the highest point on the UMass campus and is home to a 16-inch Cassegrain telescope.

The observatory is used for public events and for holding open observatory nights.

Time Lapse at Observatory by Sean McElwee




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Observing Conditions

Amherst Area Amature Astronomy Association

Astronomy Picture of the Day

Heavens Above

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This site was last updated on 2/17/12