We were able to park The Moose at the bottom of the mountain and drive the jeep up to the observatory. It was 12 miles to the top where 26 various telescopes are positioned. We took the quick self guided tour of the mountain, guided tours are available. I would love to go back to participate in this program. "Nightly Observing Program." The evening begins with a light supper, followed by a dramatic sunset viewing. The guides then show you how to use star charts to navigate the sky and lead you on a binocular tour of the heavens. Then, you take turns viewing through one of the telescopes at several objects. Next time around we are doing this.
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| On top of the mountain with the telescopes was a visitor center, dormitories and services to maintain the facility. |
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| Deck playing with the plasma display. |
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| Spectacular view from the solar scope looking back at the observatory. |
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| McMath-Pierce Solar Telescope. |
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| Looking out from the top of the mountain. |
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| It was amazing to be able to look in any direction and see so far away. |
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| Being so high up in the mountains was awesome, the sights were breathtaking. |
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| Deck took this panoramic shot. It is a 180 degree view from the observatory to the mountain ridge. |
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| Some of the roads had drop offs like this one sure wouldn't want to test that guard rail. |
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