Double Star Observatory

Stargazing Adventures

Astronomy Picture of the Day
Four Planet Sunset

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.

Make Your Reservation Today!


Stargazing Schedule

Jul 31 - Aug 16: Open [9:15]
Aug 17 - Aug 28: Closed
Aug 29 - Sep 14: Open [8:35]
Sep 15 - Sep 26: Closed
Sep 27 - Oct 14: Open [7:50]

On dates where we are open for stargazing, the approximate start time is shown in brackets. Visit our Events Calendar for the complete stargazing schedule.

Upcoming Events

Jul 31: Saturn & Mars are 2° apart and Venus is 9° away just after sunset
Jul 31: The Moon passes 7° north of Jupiter
Aug 1-10: Saturn, Mars and Venus form a beautiful grouping just after sunset
Aug 3: Last Quarter
Aug 9: New Moon
Aug 11: The Moon passes 2° south of Mercury
Aug 11-13: Perseid meteor shower; peak is on the 12th
Aug 12-13: The Moon joins the Saturn/Mars/Venus group; closest approach is on the 12th

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