Stargaze at the Gateway to the Rockies

Spend an evening among the stars at the Estes Park Memorial Observatory! With a 16-inch Ritchey-Chretien telescope, a constellation wall, and knowledgeable guides, the Observatory is just the place to experience the vast universe. We'll start the evening with cosmic lemonade, moon pies, and a space trivia competition. The winning trivia team will walk away with an incredible space-themed prize basket! Once night falls, the real show begins. We'll orient ourselves to the sky using the observatory's amazing star map. We’ll learn about their observational equipment and how the computer system controls the robotic mount to help us locate deep space objects. Then you'll have the chance to gaze through the telescope and contemplate the cosmos. As we stargaze, you're welcome to request to view specific galaxies, planets, and more! Throughout the evening, observatory’s experts will answer your questions about the telescope and outer space.