Senior Group Field Trip

Plan A Field Trip to Sunspot Solar Observatory

For groups of 12 or more, we recommend making reservations in advance. Contact the Visitor Center with your planned date and time, and we’ll do our best to accommodate your visit.

Available tours:

  • Guided tour of the observing room between the hours of 10 AM – 12 PM
  • Public tour sessions between the hours of 12 PM – 2 PM

These tours include an overview of the telescope’s operations, how we monitor solar magnetic structures, and the instrumentation we use to study the Sun. When the telescope is in use, a live feed of the Sun is streamed on monitors in the lobby and observation room.

Along with these tours, visitors can explore the museum, learn about the rich history and science of Sunspot, and take in the beauty of the surrounding landscape along NM Scenic Byway 6563.

Contact:

Phone: +1 (575) 434-7190