Observatory Status: Spring/Summer 2026
Open stargazing sessions will commence on April 3rd, 2026. We’re now accepting reservations for April, May, and June. Reservations for July will open on April 1, August reservations will open on May 1, and September reservations will open on June 1. We’re limiting bookings to three months at a time so the summer calendar doesn’t fill up all at once. Please go to the Schedule to book a reservation.
Welcome to the Estes Park Memorial Observatory
The Estes Park Memorial Observatory (EPMO) is a community resource dedicated to fostering the scientific education of children in Estes Park and serving as an educational venue for the community and visitors. EPMO holds events throughout the year in conjunction with the local school system, the Estes Valley Astronomical Society, and the Rocky Mountain National Park.
The observatory schedules private and group viewing sessions and hosts educational lectures on astronomy, cosmology, astrophotography, and special astronomical events such as comet fly-bys and more! We also have fun ongoing projects like our Human Sundial Project. EPMO is currently offering opportunities for volunteers. Just contact us to get involved and learn about our sky along the way! Can’t help? Donate to our Estes Park Observatory and come and schedule a visit!
See our Schedule to book your viewing and/or see what is coming up soon!
The Estes Park Memorial Observatory Goals:
- To interest kids K-12th grade in math, physics, and science.
- To use astronomy as a tool to accomplish these goals.
- To make learning a fun experience.
- To promote critical thinking about really big things.
See more about our observatory equipment and learn more about the observatory.
Donations can now be made online to EPMO! Thanks to our past and future donors.