Cottonwood Observatory
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Cottonwood Observatory is located in Oklahoma, in the south-central United States.
About Cottonwood Observatory
Public information about Cottonwood Observatory is limited, and no confirmed details about its founding, instruments, or operating group are currently available. Its listed coordinates place it in Oklahoma, a state also home to better-documented facilities such as the University of Oklahoma Observatory and the ACT Observatory run by the Astronomy Club of Tulsa.
Location & getting there
The site sits in Oklahoma's countryside, where dark, open landscapes away from the state's larger towns generally offer good conditions for naked-eye and telescope observing.
Visiting Cottonwood Observatory
No official website or opening-hours information is currently available for this observatory. Search for its current status or a local astronomy club, such as the Astronomy Club of Tulsa, before planning a visit.
See your named star from here
At any active observatory, staff can point a telescope at the exact coordinates on your star naming certificate. Check the star catalogue to find your star's designation first.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
