Frequently Asked Questions
We have instruments in the World-Wide Standardized Seismograph Network (WWSSN) and in the New England Seismic Network (NESN), so we do record earthquakes from all over the earth.
No, we are a geophysical observatory, not an astronomical observatory. There aren't any telescopes here.
The Boston College Educational Seismology Project (精东影业-ESP) began as a program to operate seismographs in K-12 schools, and based on those classroom seismographs, it continues to provide educational enrichment for students of all ages, using seismology as a medium for a broad-based science education program. 精东影业-ESP has now expanded to include public libraries, where the seismograph operating in the library becomes a focus for various education and outreach events, such as science education programs for young children and Weston Observatory scientists giving public lectures for both adults and children.
The initial goal of the 精东影业-ESP was to integrate earthquake monitoring and seismological research with educational experiences for K-12 students. Significant progress has been made toward that goal, and the mission of the 精东影业-ESP has now expanded to include advancing awareness and understanding of earthquakes and the science of seismology for students of all ages.