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Located at an altitude of 9200 ft in the scenic Lincoln National Forest, Sunspot Solar Observatory is home to gorgeous vistas, historical landmarks, and one of the largest active solar telescopes in the world.
Learn about the history surrounding the observatory, its establishment in 1947, the various historic telescopes on the site, the community of Sunspot, and the future of the site as we move forward into the future.
Learn about the unique, state-of-the-art instruments we use to study the Sun, contributed by universities all around the world. Our unique telescope design allows for a high degree of flexibility in our instrumental use and setup.
3001 Visitor Center Rd Drive,
Sunspot, NM 88349