Murray Hill Observatory

Murray Hill Observatory sits in Beaverton, Oregon, a quiet corner of the Pacific Northwest known for its tech industry and, less famously, its amateur astronomy scene. The observatory is registered with the Minor Planet Center under the code U53.

About Murray Hill Observatory

Murray Hill Observatory is an astronomical observatory located in Beaverton, Oregon, at an elevation of around 134 metres. Its designation as Minor Planet Center site U53 means observations made here have been used to help track and confirm the positions of asteroids and other small solar system bodies.

Location & getting there

The observatory lies in North America's Pacific Northwest, in the state of Oregon, United States. Its Beaverton setting places it within easy reach of Portland, though as with any observation site, local light pollution and weather can affect what is visible on a given night.

Visiting Murray Hill Observatory

No public visiting details are formally published for Murray Hill Observatory. If you plan to travel there, check current access information through Minor Planet Center listings or with local astronomy clubs in the Beaverton area before you go.

See your named star from here

Because every named star in our catalogue comes with precise right ascension and declination, an observer with a telescope at Murray Hill Observatory could, in principle, be pointed toward those exact coordinates. Browse the catalogue to find a star, or choose a naming package to get started.