Ever thought what’s there beyond the skies? Gunnison Valley Observatory is a heaven for the people interested in watching the clear night skies and the terrestrial or celestial events. The Gunnison Valley Observatory is Colorado’s largest public observatory and has a telescope with a 30-inch reflector lens. It offers public access to high quality instruments used by professionals and to the immense knowledge of astronomy. Students, educators, residents and visitors are all welcomed to visit the Observatory. We promise that you won’t get disappointed in this observatory as it also conducts various events for all of them. There are Friday lecture series and telescope viewings. It conducts a specialized lecture and a meeting comprising of all the local astronomical geniuses every week.

Come and check out the planets and the deep spaced objects. Explore the skies with the giant telescope. Gunnison Valley Observatory is a perfect place to learn and have fun, be it with your friends or home school group or with your business colleagues. There are lot of fascinating things happening in the skies which you can directly witness from here. Don’t forget to check out the ring Nebula.

The 2009’s regular season began long ago and it is open every Friday till September 25th. You can also book a private viewing with your family. You can also help the Gunnison Valley Observatory in meeting its mission and goals through financial and in-kind donations, memberships and volunteerism.

The Gunnison Valley Observatory is located exactly 2 miles south of the turn to Hartman Rocks from U.S. Route 50. It can be seen on the left side of the road. You can park in the parking lot and got to walk a little further to the Observatory. Volunteers will be around to help you. Gunnison valley nights are extremely cool sometimes. So, better carry your winter stuff like blankets, gloves, coats, and thick socks.

Contact Information:
Gunnison Valley Observatory
2804 County Road 38
Gunnison, CO 81230-9231
(970) 642-1111
Official Site