Judson B. Coit Observatory
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TommyTommy
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It can be very difficult to get tickets. Although the tickets are free, they "sell out" very quickly. It took a number of tries to get tickets and we had one week that they canceled due to clouds. They had three small telescopes set up on the roof, each pointing at a different object with volunteers to answer any questions you might have. Being in the city, the selection of objects to look at is smaller than if they were under darker skies, but it was a fun evening! Parking can be a bit of a problem in the area unless you have a BU parking sticker.
Wayne GeiserWayne Geiser
70
Went for Public Night at the observatory and would recommend anyone who is a cosmos nerd to go! Also, great views of the city too, especially during the summer nights.
Jason PhanJason Phan
30
Excellent view of the city in all directions, seeing the plants through the telescopes is amazing as well.
RomanRoman
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685 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215
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(617) 353-2630
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Judson B. Coit Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by Boston University on the roof of the College of Arts & Sciences at 725 Commonwealth Avenue in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
attractions: Fenway Park, Hyatt Regency Boston / Cambridge, MGM Music Hall at Fenway, The Verb Hotel, Hotel Commonwealth, Target, Residence Inn Boston Back Bay/Fenway, Kenmore Square, Magazine Beach, REI, restaurants: Time Out Market Boston, Eastern Standard Kitchen and Drinks, Bleacher Bar, Sweet Cheeks Q, Cask 'N Flagon, Sunset Cantina, Wahlburgers, Loretta's Last Call, Lansdowne Pub, Tatte Bakery & Cafe | Beacon St
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