Observatories

Once the world's most modern observatory, this building is now a private school.

An impressive collection of massive radio satellites.

High in the Sacramento Mountains, a facility dedicated to studying the sun.

A planet-hunting astrograph built in the 1920s to seek out the so-called "Planet X" beyond Uranus.

This former peat factory was transformed into an observatory before being abandoned once again.

Located in the world's highest-altitude Dark Sky Community, this observatory welcomes amateur and professional astronomers alike.

A mountaintop space observatory that is certified dark.

Built by George III to observe the transit of Venus, this Georgian gem is a unique survivor in the Arcadian landscape of Richmond upon Thames.

Learn about stars, weather patterns, or just enjoy the panoramic view of Ghent.

This former fire tower is now a rustic observatory that offers amazing views of eagles, hawks, and the Appalachian Mountains.

A large collection of solar and night-time telescopes dot a small area on the Teide mountain range.

An abandoned observatory in the middle of the Illinois prairie.

The only remaining historic maritime signal station in the United States.

This outdoor observatory offers stellar views and a scale model of our solar system.

This antique clock once gave the most accurate time in the area.