Adirondack Sky Center & Observatory in Tupper Lake
An ideal place for observing galaxies far, far away.
Photos courtesy Adirondack Sky Center & Observatory
In the heart of the Adirondack Mountains, Tupper Lake, NY, provides one of the best destinations for stargazing in the East. The combination of low-light pollution, low humidity and high altitude provides nearly ideal night sky viewing conditions.
Those factors make Tupper Lake a fantastic Adirondack Sky Center & Observatory home base. The Sky Center hosts stargazing on clear nights year-round and offers many educational opportunities for the entire family to explore the cosmos.
Founded over ten years ago, this incredible facility has been providing stargazers of all ages with an unparalleled opportunity to explore the cosmos. Whether you're a seasoned astronomer or a novice to the night sky, you'll surely find something unique and captivating here.
Experience the unique Roll-Off Roof Observatory.
One unique feature of the Adirondack Sky Center is its Roll-Off Roof Observatory (RORO). The roof of the Sky Center retracts, allowing for an unobstructed view of night skies and astronomical events.
Adirondack Sky Center's unique roll off roof.
Check out the Center’s Facebook page for upcoming observing events and conditions, including current weather.
Or visit the Center’s website and events page for upcoming talks, workshops and other events.
Tupper Lake’s Sky Center earns top honors.
In 2022, the Space Tourism Guide named the Adirondack Sky Center and Observatory among the top 22 observatories in America. The Space Tourism Guide is a well-known resource for people who love to look deeply into the night sky.
The Space Tourism Guide is an auspicious list that includes the Oregon University Observatory in Sunriver, Oregon; Mauna Kea in Hilo, Hawaii and the National Air & Space Museum in Washington, D.C., as the top three, respectively.
The Center is open year-round for stargazing.
Summer Schedule:
Memorial Day (the last Monday in May) to Labor Day (the first Monday of September)
Stargazing takes place every Friday, weather permitting.
Stargazing begins about ½ hour after sunset. There is no charge to attend.
Winter Schedule:
Labor Day (the first Monday of September) to Memorial Day (the last Monday in May)
Stargazing occurs on the 1st and 3rd Friday evenings of each month, weather permitting.
Stargazing begins about ½ hour after sunset. There is no charge to attend.
Book a Private Session:
Private viewing sessions are available for $150 for up to 20 people.
Call the Sky Center office at (518) 359-3538 (Monday through Friday, 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.) for details.
Ready to take your stargazing experience to the next level? Head over to Tupper Lake and explore The Adirondack Sky Center today. There is an incredible array of astronomical sites just waiting to be discovered.
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