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. November 2025 dates are now available for scheduling. December 2025 dates will be opened up in mid to late October.
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 |
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LTO Closed – Home Game at Football Field LTO Closed – Home Game at Football Field Oct 3 all-day LTO Closed due to home football game next door at the field. | ||||||
Observatory Reserved for LTO Volunteers 10:00 am Observatory Reserved for LTO Volunteers Oct 5 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 pm ![]() Open only to LTO volunteers and their guests to use the telescopes. | LTO Closed – Home Game at Football Field LTO Closed – Home Game at Football Field Oct 10 all-day LTO Closed due to home football game next door at the field. | |||||
Observatory Reserved for LTO Volunteers 10:00 am Observatory Reserved for LTO Volunteers Oct 12 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 pm ![]() Open only to LTO volunteers and their guests to use the telescopes. | LTO Closed – Home Game at Football Field LTO Closed – Home Game at Football Field Oct 17 all-day LTO Closed due to home football game next door at the field. | |||||
Observatory Reserved for LTO Volunteers 10:00 am Observatory Reserved for LTO Volunteers Oct 19 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 pm ![]() Open only to LTO volunteers and their guests to use the telescopes. | Public Star Night 7:00 pm | |||||
Observatory Reserved for LTO Volunteers 10:00 am Observatory Reserved for LTO Volunteers Oct 26 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 pm ![]() Open only to LTO volunteers and their guests to use the telescopes. | LTO Closed – Home Game at Football Field LTO Closed – Home Game at Football Field Oct 31 all-day LTO Closed due to home football game next door at the field. |
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STEP 2: Please fill out our reservation request form below:
(* = required field)