FOAH Observatory
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics
In Magdalena, New Mexico, FOAH Observatory sits within the US 60 Dark Sky Corridor, one of the country's richest concentrations of amateur and professional observing sites.
About FOAH Observatory
FOAH Observatory is owned and operated by John W. Briggs and is associated with the Astronomical Lyceum. It specializes in astrophotography of the night sky and is part of a broader community of more than 30 private and government-owned observatories in the area.
Location & getting there
The observatory is in North America, in the United States, at Magdalena, New Mexico, within the US 60 Dark Sky Corridor.
Visiting FOAH Observatory
As a private observatory, FOAH is not generally open to the public; if you're interested in visiting or the associated Astronomical Lyceum, reach out directly to confirm access.
See your named star from here
FOAH Observatory's dark-sky location is built for astrophotography, and the same coordinates that guide its imaging work can guide you to your own named star. Name a star or browse the star catalogue to find yours.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
