📜 Observatory in Westcliffe, Colorado, dedicated to preserving dark skies.🔍 Houses a 14-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope with a retractable roof. # Why Go🌌 Experience unobstructed celestial views in a Dark Sky Community🔭 Access one of Colorado's most powerful telescopes🎉 Attend public star parties, festivals, and workshops🌟 Learn about astronomy from trained Star Guides # Why Avoid🥶 Can be very cold after dark, requiring warm clothing🗓️ Only open for scheduled events, not daily public access # Tips🗓️ Best months to visit are May through September for warmer weather📞 Private events require reservations via Dark Skies Colorado website # Cost💰 Free public star parties, private events require reservation. # Hours🕒 Open only for scheduled public and private events; private events run mid-March through October, and hours vary by season. # 📍 Location100 South Adams Boulevard, Westcliffe, Colorado, 81252, United States🅿️ Parking Located in The Bluff Park at the west end of Main Street # 📞 Phone(719) 398-1284 # 🌐 Websitehttps://www.darkskiescolorado.org/