Big Water observatory
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Big Water Observatory is located near the small community of Big Water in southern Utah, an area known for wide-open, remote desert landscapes.
About Big Water Observatory
Little detailed public information is currently available about this observatory's history, operator or instruments. What is confirmed is its location in Big Water, Utah, a region prized for its low light pollution and big desert skies near Lake Powell and the Utah-Arizona border.
Location & getting there
Big Water sits in Kane County in far southern Utah, close to Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, both known for exceptionally dark, rural night skies.
Visiting Big Water Observatory
Because public details are limited, anyone hoping to visit should check locally or search current listings before making the trip.
See your named star from here
Southern Utah's dark desert skies make this remote corner of the state a natural place to look for a star named through Star Register. Every named star comes with the coordinates needed to find it through a telescope. Browse the star catalogue to name one.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.