Tour of MIT Haystack Observatory in Westford


Item Number: 13

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Online Close: May 4, 2012 12:00 PM EDT

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Description

Calling astronomers, young and old! Get up close and personal with a 37-meter diameter, high-precision, fully steerable radio telescope at MIT's Haystack Observatory in Westford, MA. The tour includes an explanation of how radio astronomy is used to make the highest resolution images of any telescope in the world.


Limited to one group of 12 people (ideal for multiple families, boy-/girl-scout troops, birthday parties).


The tour will take place Sunday, May 20, 2012. Meet at Haystack Observatory at 3pm.

Donated by

Alan Whitney