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Observatories in North Carolina

There are 7 astronomical observatories in the state of NC that have telescopes used for astronomy research. Some observatories are complexes that host multiple telescopes at the same site. Not all observatories may be open to the public. Please contact them for any public outreach programs. Also see astronomy clubs in NC.

OBSERVATORY	LOCATION
Dark Sky Obervatory (DSO)	Boone
Lucile Miller Observatory	Maiden
Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute (PARI)	Balsam Grove
Squirrel Valley Observatory	Columbus
Three College Observatory	Graham
Williams Observatory	Boiling Springs
Willis Observatory	Bakersville