RMS Observatory

RMS Observatory is a private astronomical observatory sitting about nine miles northeast of downtown Cincinnati, Ohio. Built in the fall of 2016, it carries the Minor Planet Center observatory code W25, marking it as a recognized site for astrometric work.

About RMS Observatory

RMS Observatory is a privately run facility focused on precise measurement of celestial objects. Its compact size belies serious capability: the site is set up specifically for imaging and tracking faint, fast-moving targets in the night sky.

Telescopes & research

The observatory's main instrument is a Celestron C14 Edge HD, an 14-inch aperture telescope mounted on a CGE Pro German equatorial mount. It is paired with an SBIG STL-1001 CCD camera, a setup well suited to astrometric imaging and contributing data under the observatory's official MPC code, W25.

Location & getting there

The observatory lies in the North America region, just northeast of Cincinnati, Ohio, in a residential area chosen for reasonably dark, accessible skies within easy reach of the city. Use the map and directions on this page to find the exact site.

Visiting RMS Observatory

As a private facility, RMS Observatory is not a public visitor attraction. If you would like to know more about its work or arrange contact, check its official website before planning a visit.

See your named star from here

Because every named star on Star Register comes with precise right ascension and declination coordinates, an observer with a telescope like the one at RMS Observatory can point directly at it. Name a star of your own, or browse the star catalogue to see stars already named by others.