Reservation and Event Calendar

To request a date for your group to visit the observatory, follow the 3 simple steps below. Or, use our calendar to find special events at LTO.

STEP 1: Find an open time slot in the calendar below. Use navigation arrows < or > to change months as needed. Clicking on an open date on the calendar has no effect, it is for viewing purposes only.

Notes: Currently, LTO volunteer staff is capable of hosting only one visitor group per night. The observatory is closed annually during July for maintenance and construction projects. May 2026 dates are now available for scheduling. June 2026 dates will be opened up in mid to late April.

Please allow at least 2 weeks lead time for LTO to staff your visit.

After finding an available date, continue to steps 2 and 3 below the calendar.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
3
Lynch Family 6:30 pm
Lynch Family
Apr 3 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Lynch Family
 
5
Observatory Reserved for LTO Volunteers 10:00 am
Observatory Reserved for LTO Volunteers
Apr 5 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 pm
Observatory Reserved for LTO Volunteers
Open only to LTO volunteers and their guests to use the telescopes.
7
8
9
Ellen & AJ 7:30 pm
Ellen & AJ
Apr 9 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Ellen & AJ
 
10
Wolff Group 7:30 pm
Wolff Group
Apr 10 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Wolff Group
 
11
Davis Family 6:30 pm
Davis Family
Apr 11 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Davis Family
 
12
Observatory Reserved for LTO Volunteers 10:00 am
Observatory Reserved for LTO Volunteers
Apr 12 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 pm
Observatory Reserved for LTO Volunteers
Open only to LTO volunteers and their guests to use the telescopes.
14
15
19
Observatory Reserved for LTO Volunteers 10:00 am
Observatory Reserved for LTO Volunteers
Apr 19 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 pm
Observatory Reserved for LTO Volunteers
Open only to LTO volunteers and their guests to use the telescopes.
21
22
23
Miller Family 9:00 pm
Miller Family
Apr 23 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Miller Family
 
24
Plaza Group 6:30 pm
Plaza Group
Apr 24 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Plaza Group
 
25
Tharp Group 7:00 pm
Tharp Group
Apr 25 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Tharp Group
 
26
Observatory Reserved for LTO Volunteers 10:00 am
Observatory Reserved for LTO Volunteers
Apr 26 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 pm
Observatory Reserved for LTO Volunteers
Open only to LTO volunteers and their guests to use the telescopes.
28
29
30
Mahoney Group 7:00 pm
Mahoney Group
Apr 30 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Mahoney Group
 

.

STEP 2: Please fill out our reservation request form below:
(* = required field)


    To help us avoid spam please input this code in the box below: captcha

    An important note from the board before submitting your request:
    At LTO, our mission is to interest people, particularly children, in the sciences, using astronomy as a teaching tool. To this end, our materials and presentations approach astronomical phenomena such as the creation of the universe, star formation, planetary formation (including earth) and the size and scope of the universe, from a scientific perspective. While we respect the rights of our guests to hold their own views on such matters, we do not tailor programs to conform to any views other than current scientific thinking.

    STEP 3: Click on the "Send" button below and you're done. We'll get back to you within a few days with an email regarding acceptance of your request- thanks! Once accepted, reservations are then confirmed at a later date when we have volunteers scheduled to staff your reservation. We strive to get confirmation emails sent as early as possible. However, they may be delayed until 48 hours prior to your reservation date.