#WAS50

Westport ObservatoryWestportObservatory@vmst.io
2025-06-23

Thanks to everyone that attended, helped plan and volunteered for the Westport Astronomical Society's 50th Anniversary Open House! It was an amazing day - let's do that again... In 50 years! was-ct.org
#WAS50 #WestportAstronomicalSociety #WestportObservatory

Westport ObservatoryWestportObservatory@vmst.io
2025-06-23

Thanks to everyone that attended, helped plan and volunteered for the Westport Astronomical Society's 50th Anniversary Open House! It was an amazing day - let's do that again... In 50 years! was-ct.org
#WAS50 #WestportAstronomicalSociety #WestportObservatory

Westport ObservatoryWestportObservatory@vmst.io
2025-06-21

🚨 It’s Today! 🚨
The Westport Astronomical Society’s 50th Anniversary Open House is happening NOW — Saturday, June 21 from 1–7 PM!

Come celebrate with us:
🌞 Solar & Lunar Viewing
🎨 Astrophotography Show
🎲 Space Games & Prizes
🔭 Ribbon Cutting
📻 Ham Radio Demos
🛍️ One-Day-Only Swag
🎁 Door Prizes & Auction
🍔 Food, Friends & Fun!

📍 Westport Observatory
🕐 1–7 PM | Free & Open to All
🔗 was-ct.org/events/50th/

#WAS50 #WestportAstronomicalSociety #WestportCT #CTEvents

Westport ObservatoryWestportObservatory@vmst.io
2025-06-19

🎉 It’s almost here! Join us THIS SATURDAY afternoon, June 21st, for the Westport Astronomical Society’s 50th Anniversary Open House!
🕐 1–7 PM | 🚀 Solar telescopes, epic talks, games, prizes, astrophotography & more!
🌌 Details: was-ct.org/events/50th/
#WAS50 #WestportAstronomicalSociety #CTEvents #AstronomyFun

Westport ObservatoryWestportObservatory@vmst.io
2025-06-18

🌧️ Tonight’s Star Party Canceled
Due to clouds and rain, the Westport Observatory will be closed tonight (6/18).

🌟 But the skies are clearing just in time for our 50th Anniversary Open House this Saturday! Join us for a stellar celebration 50 years in the making.

🔗 was-ct.org/events/50th/
#WAS50 #WestportAstronomicalSociety #CTEvents #StarParty #WestportCT

Archival photo of the Westport Observatory with guys climbing a light pole to hang an antenna
Westport ObservatoryWestportObservatory@vmst.io
2025-06-18

🌟 A Universe on Display – This Saturday! 🌟
Don't miss the Astrophotography Showcase at the Westport Astronomical Society's 50th Anniversary Open House! was-ct.org/events/50th/

Featured: Dana Weisbrot’s awe-inspiring eclipse over Rowayton 🌅—just one of over 45 stunning images captured by our incredible members. All prints available for purchase!

🗓️ Saturday, June 21 | 12:30–7:00 PM
📍 Westport Observatory
Celebrate 50 years of WAS!

#WAS50 #WestportAstronomicalSociety #CTEvents

An eclipse rising in the morning over Rowayton Harbor with boats in the foreground. Photo WAS member Dana Weisbrot
Westport ObservatoryWestportObservatory@vmst.io
2025-06-17

🌞 There are a ton of events for our 50th anniversary including the WAS Solar Telescope Party - and the countdown is ON! Join us from 12:30 - 7 Saturday, June 21st, for a cosmic celebration 🌌

🎉 Door prizes
📸 Astrophotography show
🎤 4 amazing talks
🎯 Games & silent auction
🍔 Great food

☀️ — Don’t miss it! 👉 was-ct.org/events/50th/

#WAS50 #WestportAstronomicalSociety #SolarViewing #SunParty #AstronomyEvent #CTEvents #STEMFun #ScienceForAll #AstronomyOutreach #SolarTelescope

Using solar telescopes to view the surface of the sun from the campus of the Westport Observatory
Westport ObservatoryWestportObservatory@vmst.io
2025-06-16

🚀 Out-of-this-world door prizes at our 50th Anniversary Open House on June 21st! Win stunning astrophotography, a “SPAce” gift basket, a rare meteorite from Northwest Africa, or a gently used Meade 6" telescope! Plus: 4 inspiring talks, food, games, blasts from our past, and a great launch into our future! was-ct.org/events/50th
#WAS50 #WestportAstronomicalSociety

Meteorite NWA 13790 from NW Africa
Westport ObservatoryWestportObservatory@vmst.io
2025-06-15

🚀 The latest issue of Field of View is here — and we're about to blast off! 🌌

In the June 2025 edition, we’re counting down the days to the 50th Anniversary of the Westport Astronomical Society this Saturday with behind-the-scenes previews, event highlights, and a blast of cosmic updates. Don’t miss out — your mission briefing awaits: mailchi.mp/was-ct/fov_june_2025

#WAS50 #AstronomyForAll #WestportAstronomicalSociety #FieldOfView

2 new observatories with telescopes inside on the campus of the Westport Observatory
Westport ObservatoryWestportObservatory@vmst.io
2025-06-14

We're just 7 days away from our 50th Anniversary open house party the afternoon of June 21st and we'd like to thank our generous sponsors. Heartfelt thanks to Rotair Aerospace, Charmoy & Charmoy Attorneys, Direct Advantage Magazine and Mosquito Stop! Thanks for financially supporting science in your community! was-ct.org/events/50th
#WAS50 #WestportAstronomicalSociety

WAS Banner with our corporate sponsors of Rotair Aerospace, Charmoy & Charmoy, Direct Advantage Magazine and Mosquito Stop.
Westport ObservatoryWestportObservatory@vmst.io
2025-06-13

🚨 50 YEARS IN THE MAKING! 🚨
Join us June 21st from 1–7pm for the Westport Astronomical Society’s 50th Anniversary Open House!

🎤 4 stellar speakers—including OG stargazer Phil Harrington taking us on a journey through 50 years of WAS history!
🎈 Space games, swag, solar telescopes, science & surprises!

Don’t miss the cosmic celebration:
👉 was-ct.org/events/50th

#WAS50 #WestportAstronomicalSociety #SpaceNerdsUnite

Westport ObservatoryWestportObservatory@vmst.io
2025-06-13

🚨 50 YEARS IN THE MAKING! 🚨
Join us June 21st from 1–7pm for the Westport Astronomical Society’s 50th Anniversary Open House!

🎤 4 stellar speakers—including OG stargazer Phil Harrington taking us on a journey through 50 years of WAS history!
🎈 Space games, swag, solar telescopes, science & surprises!

Don’t miss the cosmic celebration:
👉 was-ct.org/events/50th

#WAS50 #WestportAstronomicalSociety #SpaceNerdsUnite

Westport ObservatoryWestportObservatory@vmst.io
2025-06-12

🚀 BLACK HOLE: CORNHOLE GETS SUCKED INTO SCIENCE! 🌌

Test your aim against the most mysterious force in the universe… gravity! Come play Black Hole—our galactic spin on cornhole—where every beanbag risks spaghettification! Can you land your shot before it's pulled beyond the event horizon?

🌀 No light escapes, but your laughter will.
🎯 Win prizes. Bend space-time. Impress astrophysicists.
👉 Only at the WAS 50th Anniversary on June 21st!

was-ct.org/events/50th

#WAS50 #EventHorizonApproved

Cornhole game renamed as Black Hole.
Westport ObservatoryWestportObservatory@vmst.io
2025-06-12

🚀 BLACK HOLE: CORNHOLE GETS SUCKED INTO SCIENCE! 🌌

Test your aim against the most mysterious force in the universe… gravity! Come play Black Hole—our galactic spin on cornhole—where every beanbag risks spaghettification! Can you land your shot before it's pulled beyond the event horizon?

🌀 No light escapes, but your laughter will.
🎯 Win prizes. Bend space-time. Impress astrophysicists.
👉 Only at the WAS 50th Anniversary on June 21st!

was-ct.org/events/50th

#WAS50 #EventHorizonApproved

Cornhole game renamed as Black Hole.
Westport ObservatoryWestportObservatory@vmst.io
2025-06-08

It’s almost here! Join us for an epic Open House 50 years in the making at the Westport Observatory.

Win out-of-this-world door prizes—including a real piece of the Moon
Hear 4 incredible talks from future scientists and WAS legends
Enjoy games, food, and fun for all ages
Purchase stunning astrophotography from our talented members
Bid in our silent auction

Saturday, June 21st — don’t miss this once-in-a-half-century celebration! was-ct.org/events/50th/
#WAS50 #WestportAstronomicalSociety

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