Double Star Observatory

Stargazing Adventures

Early Morning Moon, Venus and Orion

When was the last time you saw the Milky Way at night? As our modern society grows and expands, so does the amount of light pollution that is blotting out the wonders of the night sky. Before the widespread use of artificial lighting, the night sky was stunning with several thousand stars visible on a clear, moonless night. In fact the Milky Way, and planets like Jupiter and Venus, were so bright that they would cast shadows on the ground.

The Double Star Observatory offers stargazing tours at our private and remote astronomical viewing site located at 6500' elevation in southwest Colorado. The clear, dark skies of the Four Corners region offer breathtaking views of the Milky Way and perfect conditions to see amazing, deep sky objects found in our universe. We utilize several state-of-the-art telescopes, providing you with incredible views of celestial objects and the opportunity to stargaze at your own pace.

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Winter is here!

With at least a couple of feet of snow on the ground, and more on the way, the Double Star Observatory will be closed through at least the end of February.

The Snow Bound Observatory

The Snow Bound Observatory


Double Star Observatory
PO Box 4207, Durango, CO 81302
(970) 903-3337    info@doublestarobservatory.com