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About the Clay Center
Operated by Dexter and Southfield Schools, the Clay Center for Science and Technology is a state-of-the-art astronomical observatory and learning center. In addition to the observatory's seven research-grade telescopes, this five story building contains sophisticated computer and science laboratories, a multi-media lecture hall, classrooms, dining, and meeting spaces, and a solar energy roof deck. We invite you to use this site to learn more about the Clay Center and its programs.  You may join the Friends of the Clay Center to receive special news and invitations to events. 

The Clay Center was named in recognition of the generous support of Lavinia and Landon Clay.
Recent News
Clay Center Amateur Radio Field Day
According to the Amateur Radio Relay League (ARRL), Field Day is the most popular on-the-air operating event in Amateur Radio.  Always on the fourth full weekend of June, the event draws tens of thousands of amateur radio operators across the country to participate by setting up public demonstrations of the Amateur Radio service.

The Clay Center Amateur Radio Club (CC-ARC) will team up with the Waltham Amateur Radio Association (WARA) to host a 2009 Field Day demonstration for the public.

WHEN:     Saturday, June 27, 2 pm to Sunday, June 28, 2 pm, 2009.
WHERE:   Clay Center Observatory on the campus of Dexter-Southfield Schools
PARTNERS: Waltham Amateur Raio Association (WARA)


Summer Astronomy Course
Announcing a unique summer opportunity for students entering grades 9-12: A four-week summer course in astronomy.  See Summer Course web page for details.

Upcoming Events
Summer Course in Astronomy
7/6/2009 - 7/31/2009
Location: Clay Center Observatory
Announcing a unique summer opportunity for students entering grades 9-12: A four-week summer course in astronomy.  See Summer Course web page for details.
Public Telescope Night
9/15/2009
Location: Clay Center Observatory
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Public Telescope Night
9/22/2009
Location: Clay Center Observatory
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Brookline Adult Astronomy Sec.01 Class 1
9/24/2009
Location: Clay Center
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
See Adult & Community Education page for details.
Public Telescope Night
9/29/2009
Location: Clay Center Observatory
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Brookline Adult Astronomy Sec.01 Class 2
10/1/2009
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
See Adult & Community Education page for details.
National Solar Tours Open House
10/3/2009
Location: Clay Center - top floor roof decks
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Open house for Alternative Energy - come see the Clay Center's solar and wind energy systems up close.  Saturday, October 3, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Public Telescope Night
10/6/2009
Location: Clay Center Observatory
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Brookline Adult Astronomy Sec.01 Class 3
10/8/2009
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
See Adult & Community Education page for details.
Public Telescope Night
10/13/2009
Location: Clay Center Observatory
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Public Telescope Night
10/20/2009
Location: Clay Center Observatory
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Brookline Adult Astronomy Sec.02 Class 1
10/22/2009
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
See Adult & Community Education page for details.
Weather Festival - Public Event
10/24/2009
Location: Clay Center
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Fall Weather Festival - Saturday, Oct 24
Outside events 8 am - 1 pm; Inside events 9 am - 12 noon

The Clay Center will hold Weather Festival events in collaboration with the Blue Hill Weather Observatory and the National Weather Service in Taunton. Many fun family activities are planned.
See Weather Festival Web Site for details.

Public Telescope Night
10/27/2009
Location: Clay Center Observatory
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Brookline Adult Astronomy Sec.02 Class 2
10/29/2009
Location: Clay Center
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
See Adult & Community Education page for details.
Public Telescope Night
11/3/2009
Location: Clay Center Observatory
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Brookline Adult Astronomy Sec.02 Class 3
11/5/2009
Location: Clay Center
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
See Adult & Community Education page for details.
Public Telescope Night
11/10/2009
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Public Telescope Night
11/17/2009
Location: Clay Center Observatory
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Public Telescope Night
11/24/2009
Location: Clay Center Observatory
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Public Telescope Night - LAST ONE!
12/1/2009
Location: Clay Center Observatory
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Astronomy Day 2010
4/24/2010
Location: Clay Center
3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Official date of National Astronomy Day which coincides with the 1st quarter moon.  Tentative date for the Clay Center's celebration of the event.
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