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. March 2026 dates are now available for scheduling. April 2026 dates will be opened up in mid to late February.
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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| Observatory Reserved for LTO Volunteers 10:00 am Observatory Reserved for LTO Volunteers Feb 1 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 pm  Open only to LTO volunteers and their guests to use the telescopes. | ||||||
| Observatory Reserved for LTO Volunteers 10:00 am Observatory Reserved for LTO Volunteers Feb 8 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 pm Open only to LTO volunteers and their guests to use the telescopes. | ||||||
| Observatory Reserved for LTO Volunteers 10:00 am Observatory Reserved for LTO Volunteers Feb 15 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 pm Open only to LTO volunteers and their guests to use the telescopes. | ||||||
| Observatory Reserved for LTO Volunteers 10:00 am Observatory Reserved for LTO Volunteers Feb 22 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 pm Open only to LTO volunteers and their guests to use the telescopes. |
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STEP 2: Please fill out our reservation request form below:
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