Explore with us.

LunaSCOPE is a NASA-supported team exploring the mysteries of the Moon. We’re also committed to engaging the public in the excitement of lunar and planetary science.

Upcoming Events

International Observe the Moon Night 2025

The Roger Williams Park Museum of Natural History and LunaSCOPE invite people of all ages who want to observe and learn more about the Moon on Saturday, October 4.

10-4PM: Learn about the formation of craters, challenge yourself with Moon trivia, find out what it takes to go to the Moon, and complete a Moon museum quest. Free with museum admission.

12-2pm: Discover the Moon with LunaSCOPE Researchers Dr.Hairuo Fu and Dr. Nicholas Wagner. Free with museum admission.

2pm: FORWARD! TO THE MOON  Fulldome Planetarium Show 

7-8:30PM: Moon Hike with Telescope Viewing at North Burial Ground      Free! No registration required!

Explore with Us.

LunaSCOPE is a NASA-supported team exploring the mysteries of the Moon. We’re also committed to engaging the public in the excitement of lunar and planetary science.

 

Upcoming Events

Makerspace Activity: Engineering for Space Exploration

Join us at the Providence Community Libraries for a hands-on space engineering workshops for elementary and middle school students!

We’ll offer events in January and February. Check back for details!

Free! No Registration Required

Sign up to find out about future events!

LunaSCOPE in the Community

Lunar Observation

Coming Soon to local Providence Parks!

Get spectacular views of the Moon through telescopes operated by the Brown Astronomy Club. Check back or sign up for dates and locations.

Moon Makerspace

Check back for upcoming events!

Elementary and middle school students can participate in a hands-on space engineering workshop at the South Providence Library!

Library Collections

Coming Soon!

 Visit Community Libraries of Providence for LunaSCOPE curated books, take-home science kits and more. Check back or sign up for locations.

Community Event Hosting Partners