Stansbury Park Observatory Complex

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Ryan Simpkins

The Stansbury Park Observatory Complex (SPOC) is owned and operated by the Salt Lake Astronomical Society (SLAS). SLAS holds star parties here every other Saturday through the viewing season, plus special events throughout the year. Everyone who helps run and maintain this facility is a volunteer, and it is truly astounding what they have accomplished. Inside the observatory are three large telescopes, including the largest telescope in Utah that allows regular public access. There is also a fourth large telescope that is wheeled out during events. Finally, volunteers bring their own scopes out as well. On a good night, you might find 30+ telescopes to look through. Tips: Arrive early and be prepared to stay late (very late). Keep all white light (including cell phones) OFF! Prepare for outdoor conditions by dressing for the cold, planning for mosquitos, etc. There are limited facilities available, plan ahead. Bring the kids. The site is wheelchair accessible. There is a telescope available designed to be used by those in wheelchairs. If this is important to you, contact SLAS before going to be sure it will be set up.

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alan gourley

Amazing public access to big colorful detailed views of the sky. Flipping through pages of coffee table astrophotography is incomparable to the experience of seeing the light waves from real celestial objects reaching your eyeballs in real time.

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Mark Ebertz

Great, helpful folks, nice scopes, good viewing if weather cooperates

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Jeffery Vahrenkamp

Very nice complex set up next to the city park.

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Paco Acosta

This is an Awesome place to see the night sky

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clovis Trujillo

Worlds largest amateur telescope

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James Jukes

Best way to spend a Sat night!

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