Westwood observatory

Westwood Observatory sits in the town of Westwood, Massachusetts, part of the Greater Boston area in the northeastern United States. Public information about the facility is limited, but its location places it within a region long associated with New England's amateur and academic astronomy community.

About Westwood Observatory

Westwood Observatory is recorded as an astronomical observatory located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Detailed operating history, instrumentation and public access records are not widely published, so anyone planning a visit should confirm current status directly with local astronomy clubs or the town of Westwood.

Location & getting there

Westwood lies roughly 15 miles southwest of downtown Boston, within the same corridor of eastern Massachusetts that is home to several university and amateur observatories. The area's mix of suburban and wooded land offers reasonably dark skies compared with central Boston, particularly on clear nights away from major roads.

Visiting Westwood Observatory

Because opening hours and public access are not confirmed, it is best to check with the Town of Westwood or regional astronomy societies, such as those affiliated with amateur telescope makers in the Boston area, before planning a trip.

See your named star from here

If you have named a star through Star Register, its right ascension and declination work anywhere the sky is dark enough to observe, including from the Westwood area. Browse the catalogue to see how stars are recorded, or visit our packages to name one of your own.