At the Greunbaum Observatory in Waltham, MA
The Brandeis Astronomy Club operates at the Greunbaum Observatory on the Brandeis University Campus. Our facilities include a custom-built 24" reflector telescope from 1967, a selection of portable reflector and refactor telescopes, binoculars, and more. Our facilities are open to all students and staff at Brandeis for study, research, and for exploration of the cosmos.
The Brandeis Astronomy Club is active on and off campus. Our events are planned with one goal in mind: to expose members of our community to the incredible phenomena of the cosmos.
Guests are welcome to come to the Abelson Observatory to use our custom 1967 Tinsley telscope. At 24 inches, the telescope is one of the largest in the Boston area and provides excellent views of celestial objects.
Using one of our portable telescopes, we find a location with low levels of light pollution to stargaze, view rare phenomena, and teach about the practice of astronomy. We also frequently bring binoculars and planispheres, helping our guests learn constellations and star hopping.
When rare astronomical events occur, we try our best to help as many people to observe them as possible. We traveled to St. Johnsbury, VT to observe a total solar eclipse, viewed a comet over the Charles River, and went to Mt. Wachusett to see the Aurora Borealis in 2024.
