Eliot Tower Restoration Project
Blue Hil Observatory is spearheading the effort to restore the Historic Eliot Tower and add two classrooms for educational programing.
Blue Hil Observatory is spearheading the effort to restore the Historic Eliot Tower and add two classrooms for educational programing.
The 2012 average temperature (adjusted to 24 hours) of 51.7 deg F was 4.1 deg F warmer than the long-term 1891-2010 mean, making 2012 the warmest year on record by a very wide margin. This surpasses the previous record of 51.0 deg F set in 2010 by 0.7 deg F. Total precipitation for the year… Read More »
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BHO sponsors conferences, events and special activities to engage the community about science.
BHO provides many science programs for educators, students and the general public.
Visit the Observatory on Great Blue Hill to learn about climate and weather or tour our historic facility.
Members receive receive free tours, gift shop discounts, program admission, and help support our important mission.