Where Science
Meets Wonder
A professional-grade dark-sky observatory at 6,800 feet elevation. Three research-class telescopes. One mission: to bring the universe within reach.
7-Day Outlook
Sky Forecast
May 27
Excellent
May 28
Very Good
May 29
Fair
May 30
Excellent
May 31
Perfect
Jun 1
Poor
Jun 2
Good
Live Sky Map
Tonight's
Constellation Map
Real-time sky chart for Sedona, Arizona (34.8°N, 111.8°W) at 6,800 ft elevation. Gold markers indicate constellations currently above the horizon.
Our Instruments
Research-Class
Telescopes
Schmidt-Cassegrain
Celestron CGX-L 1400
Aperture
356mm (14")
Focal Length
3,910mm
Focal Ratio
f/11
Mount
CGX-L Equatorial
Camera
ZWO ASI2600MC Pro
Best For
Schedule
Viewing Hours
Twilight Preview
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Planets, Moon, and bright objects as darkness falls
Prime Viewing
9:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Deep sky objects, galaxies, and nebulae at peak darkness
Late Night Deep Sky
1:00 AM – 4:00 AM
Advanced astrophotography sessions with private telescope
Pre-Dawn Session
Seasonal4:00 AM – 6:00 AM
Morning planets, zodiacal light, and sunrise phenomena
Reserve Your Session
The Universe Is
Waiting for You
Private observatory sessions include a dedicated astronomer, telescope operation guidance, and astrophotography assistance.