Lake Clear observatory
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics
Lake Clear observatory is listed at a site in the Adirondack region of New York, near the hamlet of Lake Clear in Franklin County. Public information about the facility itself is limited, but its location places it under some of the darkest skies in the northeastern United States.
Location & getting there
The site lies within New York's Adirondack Park, a six-million-acre park known for low light pollution and wide-open night skies. Visitors travelling to the area should expect a rural, forested setting typical of the Adirondacks.
Visiting Lake Clear observatory
We don't have confirmed public visiting hours or contact details for this location. If you're planning a trip, check with local Adirondack-area astronomy clubs or search current listings before you travel.
See your named star from here
The Adirondacks' dark skies make this part of New York a good spot for stargazing in general. If you've named a star through Star Register, its coordinates work anywhere clear skies are found - use the catalogue to look up its position before you go.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.