THE UNIVERSE AWAITS
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Astronomy Events at our Over-Night Observatory in Hartsel, Colorado.
BOOK FOR 2024 SEASON!
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Book one of our guided programs or come and GO SOLO!
For 31 years we've criss-crossed our way across North America exploring the Universe. The Observatory at South Park is our next adventure!!
Join us for Our Inaugural Summer Season.
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Spend the Night and observe the Wonders Of The Universe
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View Jupiter's clouds and moons.
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See Saturn's Rings
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Explore Mountains & Craters on the Moon.
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See Star Clusters and Double Stars
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Observe the Orion Nebula
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Experience a Meteor Shower
Dark Sky
Hartsel Colorado has a Super Dark Sky.
According to web site Darksitefinder.com,
The Observatory @ South Park location is rated Dark Blue! That's the 3rd darkest on their scale with Gray & Black skies to the South & West.
Telescope
Our main Telescope this year is a custom built well-crafted 13-inch Dobsonian telescope. This scope created by Robert Teeter of Teeters Telescopes has a 13in primary mirror. Rob has over 200 Dobsonian telescopes in use worldwide ranging from 8 to 24 inches.
*Our actual overnight Observatory will begin construction this year! Until then, camping is available after a Night of Observing.