The Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member TheBeanTeam
N 43° 53.116 W 121° 26.855
10T E 624703 N 4860301
Wonderful observatory that is run by local volunteers and a not for profit agency.
Waymark Code: WM1PTP
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 06/18/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member az_pistolero
Views: 59

The observatory offers hands on experience with stargazing in an area where light pollution is strictly limited. An outstanding viewing of stars, nebula and planets is nearly always possible if the weather is cooperative.

Admission is $6.00 for adults and $4.00 for those 12 & under.

Observatory Purpose: Private

Optical / Infrared Telescopes?: Yes

Radio Telescopes?: No

Open to the Public?: Yes

Public Viewing Allowed?: Yes

Active Observatory?: Active

Number of Telescopes or Antennas: 16 or more

Site URL: [Web Link]

Solar Telescopes?: Not listed

Is this a Club Observatory?: Not listed

Year Dedicated or Opened: Not Listed

Altitude (meters): Not Listed

Visit Instructions:
Note the time of day of your visit, and your own photo of your favorite part of the observatory. This might be the view from the observatory, picture of your favorite building or favorite exhibit. (Be mindful of flash photography rules!)

If you participated in an observing session, let everyone know what you saw!

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