Moonedge Observatory
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics
Moonedge Observatory sits near Northport on New York's Long Island, a small facility with an outsized role in the worldwide effort to track near-Earth objects.
About Moonedge Observatory
The observatory is registered with the Minor Planet Center as station 928, placing it within the international network of amateur and professional sites that report asteroid positions to help refine and confirm orbits. Beyond its role in this network, detailed public information about its telescopes and history is limited.
Location & getting there
Moonedge Observatory is set in the Northport area of Long Island, New York, within reach of the New York metropolitan area.
Visiting Moonedge Observatory
As a working observation station rather than a public venue, opening hours and tour details aren't published. Anyone hoping to visit should search for current contact details online before planning a trip.
See your named star from here
Registered tracking stations like this one exist to pin down precise coordinates in the sky, which is exactly what a Star Register certificate gives you for your named star. Look up its position in our catalogue, or browse our packages to name one of your own.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
