Harvard College Observatory

Message from our Executive Director

“The Harvard College Observatory (HCO) is the research arm of the Department of Astronomy at Harvard University.  We also partner with the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory to form the Center for Astrophysics here at 60 Garden St in Cambridge, MA. The HCO is currently involved in multiple infrastructure projects around the world that enable our scientists to have the resources to do amazing work in the fields of Astronomy and Astrophysics. We strive to reach for excellence in all that we do as we value our community of people above all else for all the great work they do here at the HCO.”

Purvang Patel

Good News Bar

SAVE THE DATES!

We are excited to announce that observatory nights are back! Starting Monday, February 26 then every last Thursday of the month during Spring, we plan to host observatory nights open to the public!

Stay tuned for updates regarding our remaining speakers!

News & Events

Latest News

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  • Spring 2024 Public Observatory Nights
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  • CfA’s Annual Toys for Tots
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Upcoming Events

Mar
28

Spring 2024 Public Observatory Nights

From February 26, 2024 to April 25, 2024
Apr
25

Spring 2024 Public Observatory Nights

From February 26, 2024 to April 25, 2024