Mendel Observatory at Merrimack College

The Observatory, located on the top floor of the Mendel Science Center at Merrimack College, houses an Optical Guidance Systems 20-inch Ritchey-Cretien reflector and a number of electronic imaging systems, and is used by students, faculty, the North Shore Amateur Astronomy Club, and the general public.

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Mendel Observatory
315 Turnpike Street
North Andover, MA
01845
Phone: 978.837.5011

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Stargazing at Mendel Observatory
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Stargazing at Mendel Observatory
Mendel Observatory, with the support of volunteers from the North Shore Amateur Astronomy Club, hosts public stargazing every Wednesday night
The Observatory, with the support of volunteers from the North Shore Amateur Astronomy Club, hosts public stargazing every Wednesday night (weather permitting) starting at dusk or 7:30 pm, whichever is later.  When special astronomical events of interest occur (total lunar eclipses, etc.) the Obs
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