The Long Way
A group of people sitting on benches listening to a speaker outdoors.
Plate I. Outdoor presentation, Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory. From snco.org
A model rocket launches from a stand on a brick plaza while people watch.
Plate II. Model rocket launch, Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory. From snco.org
A family of four looks and points at something from a wooden bridge in a wooded area.
Plate III. Family exploring Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory. From snco.org
A person in silhouette looks up at a starry night sky.
Plate IV. Stargazing at Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory. From snco.org
An owl perched on a wooden railing outdoors.
Plate V. Perched owl, Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory. From snco.org
A person holds a bearded dragon with a group of people blurred in the background.
Plate VI. Reptile presentation, Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory. From snco.org

Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory

Oregon. Nature center and observatory.

Details

Where
57245 River Rd, Sunriver, OR 57245. Directions
When
Public observatory nighttime visits Wednesdays and Saturdays year around, with additional programs on Thursdays and Sundays during peak times; 1-hour private star parties Tuesdays and Fridays.
Season
Public nighttime programs run year around.
Fees
Adult $9; Child (ages 4-17) $6; Child (under 4) free; Senior $7; SNCO Members free.
Hours
Sunday closed, Monday closed, Tuesday closed, Wednesday-Saturday 10am-3pm.
Access
Closed in honor of: day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day, day after Christmas, New Year's Eve Day, New Year's Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day.
Walk-in or reserve
Reservations are required for all nighttime visits.
Phone
541-593-4394

The nation's largest public observatory, in DarkSky certified surroundings at Sunriver's elevation, with many telescopes set up for visitor enjoyment, from Tele Vue refractors to a 30-inch Newtonian.

Sources

  1. snco.org
  2. snco.org/explore-the-observatory
  3. snco.org/hours-admission