United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey

Category: Observatory

Address: 333 State Park Rd, Great Meadows, NJ 07838, USA

Phone: +19084594909

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: Closed

Thursday: Closed

Friday: Closed

Saturday: 8–10:30PM

Reviews

JE Mann

Sep 27, 2022

They always provide a great talk and are so generous with sharing their telescopes in viewing the skies.

Jessica A

Aug 28, 2022

Very thoughtfully put together presentations, with a chance to learn from people who truly love astronomy, and get a glimpse at what's in the sky through huge telescopes if you're lucky enough to have a clear view! I'll definitely be back!

Don Mayberry

Jul 9, 2022

The folks there were great!! Step right up to their telescope and they'll explain everything!!

Bo Hu

Jun 26, 2022

Nice memory.

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Questions & Answers

Hello, I was just wondering about your current regulations due to the virus. Is admission still free? (I’ll still donate!) Are there certain safety regulations I should be aware of? I would love to come visit for the next event. Thank you!

Serena Webb | Oct 28, 2020
United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey | Oct 28, 2020

Admission is free, but we are reservation only. Reservations are available on a first come first serve basis through our website (uacnj.org). Reservation page also gives all the new procedures.

Hello, I got my 14 year old daughter an equatorial mount telescope not knowing what I was getting into. Would anyone be able help her with it? Is there a fee for joining?

Niki H | Oct 29, 2019
United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey | Oct 29, 2019

Bring it up any Saturday night that we have a public program and someone will gladly help you guys with it!

Also can you just go, or do you have to book online or rent anything?

Nature Lover | Oct 29, 2018
Helen Morton | Oct 29, 2018

The website to check all information is www.uacnj.org. According to the website, public programs are through October. The current upcoming event is this Saturday 9/29 Northern Lights.

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Hi to all, I am hoping you might be able to help me. I was given telescope recently. It's an 80mm Twinstar refractor with a Skytracker Ioptron motorized drive. It seems to be missing an angled mirror lense holder as well as the finder scope. Any idea as

Rich Latham | Oct 25, 2022
Dennis Dingle | Oct 27, 2022

What size is the end? The usual standards are 1.25" or 2". Any 90 degree mirror and lens assembly should work as well as the finder scope too. High Point Scientific has or could direct you to what you need.

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Do I have to make reservations? And pay admission fee?

Haley Rodriguez | Jul 30, 2022
Avinash Puchalapalli | Jul 30, 2022

You can make reservations for events on EventBrite, but it’s free

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Pretty dark sky there at night? Need a place to watch stars. I got my own telescope.

Kris C | Oct 28, 2021
United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey | Oct 28, 2021

Hello, you need to join a local club in order to become an Observer at UACNJ. You can find a list of clubs here: www.UACNJ.org/clubs.php. Once you have joined one of our member clubs, you can go to the volunteer link on our website to find out about becoming an Observer. Thanks for your interest in UACNJ!

Is this coming Saturday 1/2/2021, a good day to go? Do I need to bring anything? Do I need to make an appointment?

Helen Chan | Oct 28, 2021
United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey | Oct 28, 2021

We are closed until April 2021.

Is the an "entrance fee" or is it open to the public or free?

Sweet Leaf | Oct 28, 2020
Sweet Leaf | Oct 28, 2020

I figured! Yes, wouldn't mind giving a donation! Was just making sure ☺️ Thank you!

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Can you come anytime and see cool things? Or just certain days?

Nature Lover | Oct 29, 2018
Abhishek Banerji | Oct 29, 2018

You can go any day anytime but the observatory opens only 8-10m Sat night. Other time u have to park yr car out of the gate and walk a little bit to get there. Very nice n high point. Good for star gazing.

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