Lyndhurst Observatory Now Open
After being closed for repairs, the NJ Sports and Exposition Authority reopened
the William D. McDowell Observatory, located in DeKorte Park, to the public for free stargazing through its 20-inch
diameter mirror, research grade telescope. The summer viewing sessions are Wednesday evenings June 29, July 6,
13, 20, and 27; and August 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 from 8:30 to10:30 p.m., weather permitting.
To access the observatory telescope, a visitor must be able to climb 25 steps in spiral formation.
For more information go to: http://www.njsea.com/njmc/pdfs/general/2016-observatory-summer-schedule-3.pdf
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