Silver Spring observatory
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics
Silver Spring Observatory is a private astro-imaging facility in Silver Spring, Maryland, United States, run for deep-sky astrophotography rather than public visits.
About Silver Spring Observatory
The observatory is operated by astrophotographer Ken Levin, and is used for CCD imaging of deep-sky objects such as galaxies, nebulae, star clusters, and supernovae. Alongside its Maryland site, the operation also runs additional remote imaging stations in New Mexico and Oklahoma.
Location & getting there
The observatory is located in Silver Spring, Maryland, in the North American region of the United States.
Visiting Silver Spring Observatory
As a private observatory built for imaging rather than public tours, there's no general visitor programme; anyone with a specific interest should check current contact details before reaching out.
See your named star from here
A facility built to capture deep-sky objects in fine detail is a reminder that every named star has a real, fixed position worth tracking down: star-register.eu certificates come with the coordinates needed to do just that. Explore our star catalogue or our naming packages to name a star of your own.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
