Carpe Noctem—Seize the Night
This Weekend at the Observatory!
Friday 7/11
Astronomy Talk (starts at 9:00 PM): Astrophotography 101: Capturing Photons from the Unseen - Dave Clayton
Full Moon Dome Tours: 9:35 PM (sold out), 9:55, 10:15 PM (sold out), 10:35 PM (sold out)
Saturday 7/12
Astronomy Talk (starts at 9:00 PM): The Prime Meridian, where East meets West - Christopher Ashford
Full Moon Dome Tours: 9:35 PM (sold out), 9:55 (2 available), 10:15 PM (sold out), 10:35 PM (sold out)
Small telescope viewing following the astronomy talk on both nights
The Gunnison Valley Observatory is a publicly-owned facility, managed by an all-volunteer board of directors and staffed and operated by dedicated volunteers who will ensure your visit is a pleasant and educational experience!
From public viewing nights to premier astronomy nights, here’s what you can expect during your visit to the observatory…
The night sky awaits.
From volunteer opportunities to season memberships and donations, here are ways you can get involved with the observatory…
Feeling lost in space?
“Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known.”
— Carl Sagan