Loines Observatory

Good Star Gazing with Knowledgeable Staff

The staff was knowledgeable and eager to answer questions. The viewing area was small which I view as an advantage, as it kept the crowd small. It was a clear night, we saw many constellations. We wer...

Needs to be a "Must-do"

This needs to be a 'must do' in Nantucket, and even for locals. Knowledgeable staff, absolutely incredible night sky gazing, and so easy to get to. Make sure you make time for this.

Admire the Galaxy

We attended one of their Look Up programs (they weren't operating any others this early in the season). The director and her assistant were excellent, providing interesting history and up-to-date dis...

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A fun and informative presentation on a cloudy evening - note, they only cancel if it rains! The presentation includes video and slide shows outdoors and you get to go inside the structures that house...

Highlight of our visit!!

Highly recommend the open viewing nights. Great activity for all ages. We saw the Milky Way, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn. The telescope views were great. Location is easy to miss so try to locate it dur...