Adirondack Sky Center and Observatory

Adirondack Sky Center and Observatory Bringing the wonders of the Universe to Earth for everyone.
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The Vision of the Adirondack Sky Center & Observatory is to inspire curiosity and provide perspective on our Universe through wonder and enlightenment. The Adirondack Sky Center & Observatory mission is to:

-Provide Immersive Educational experiences;
-Create exciting Adventures in astronomy;.
-Strive to cultivate new perspectives;
-Discover means to understand, participate in, and belong to our U

niverse. We will accomplish our goals through the following actions:

-Enhance public awareness and advance the science of Astronomy.
-Integrate with area schools, colleges and universities.
-Encourage and support amateur astronomers of all generations young and old.
-Provide families, civic and community groups the opportunity to view the night sky with various telescopes.
-Add to the enjoyment and quality of life in the Adirondack Mountains.
-Contribute to scientific discovery.
-Collect historic astronomical related items.
-Invite the public to hear lectures and view seminars from experts in the field of Astronomy.

08/20/2026

Our Roll Off Roof Observatory WILL BE OPEN Tonight (8/20/26) beginning at 9:00PM 🔭🌌

✨Free and open to the public✨

RORO is located at 178 Big Wolf Rd. Tupper Lake, NY 12986

✨ Bring your gear to the darkest night skies on the East Coast ✨When autumn rolls into the Adirondacks, crisp foliage an...
08/14/2026

✨ Bring your gear to the darkest night skies on the East Coast ✨

When autumn rolls into the Adirondacks, crisp foliage and cool, haze-free air create the ultimate setup for astrophotography.

The 2026 Astrophotography Conference brings you four days of hands-on imaging, expert instruction, and pristine dark sky access right in Tupper Lake, NY. 📸🌌

🔹 Deep Space, Planetary, Solar & Widefield imaging opportunities

🔹 Direct guidance from leading experts using your gear

🔹 Educational sessions paired with night-sky shooting

🔹 Peak autumn scenery in the crossroads of the Adirondacks

🗓 October 8–11, 2026 | 📍 Tupper Lake, NY

💲 $270 Members | $300 Non-Members

Learn More: https://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_4d60bc56-a4cb-11e9-9f3d-0aa640fb8062&WidgetId=25628672

Our Roll Off Roof Observatory WILL BE OPEN Tonight (8/14/26) beginning at 9:00PM 🔭🌌✨Free and open to the public✨ RORO is...
08/14/2026

Our Roll Off Roof Observatory WILL BE OPEN Tonight (8/14/26) beginning at 9:00PM 🔭🌌

✨Free and open to the public✨

RORO is located at 178 Big Wolf Rd. Tupper Lake, NY 12986

08/13/2026
08/07/2026

Moved to rain date for clear skies!

08/05/2026

We will only be posting when we ARE open from now on!

⭐️ Some of you may remember our Friday policy and weekly closure announcements ⭐️ You will no longer see any closure posts, you will only see dated posts for any stargazing opportunities–This may happen on any day of the week. We have been testing this approach over the summer and have found it works pretty well!

Stargazing happens at our Roll Off Roof Observatory (RORO) at 178 Big Wolf Rd. Tupper Lake, NY 12986

RORO is otherwise closed to the public

Our office and store location at 68 Park Street is open for business Monday through Friday 10AM-5PM

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68 Park Street
Tupper Lake, NY
12986

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm

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