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, the observatory is hosting only one visitor group per night. The observatory is closed annually during July for maintenance and construction projects. September 2024 dates are now available for scheduling. October 2024 dates will be opened up in mid-August.
Please allow at least 2 weeks lead time for LTO to to staff your visit.
After finding an available date, continue to steps 2 and 3 below the calendar.
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Observatory Reserved for LTO Volunteers 10:00 am Observatory Reserved for LTO Volunteers Jul 7 @ 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 Jul 14 @ 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 Jul 21 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 pm ![]() Open only to LTO volunteers and their guests to use the telescopes. | Special Public Star Night – The Mobile Earth and Space Observatory 7:00 pm Special Public Star Night – The Mobile Earth and Space Observatory Jul 26 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm As seen in the March 2024 of Sky and Telescope magazine, the Colorado based Mobile Earth and Space Observatory (MESO) will be on site at LTO for the public to see and explore. Help us continue to celebrate our 25th… | |||||
Observatory Reserved for LTO Volunteers 10:00 am Observatory Reserved for LTO Volunteers Jul 28 @ 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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