S.O.S. observatory
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S.O.S. Observatory is an astronomical observatory located in Minnesota, United States.
About S.O.S. Observatory
Public records list S.O.S. Observatory as a working astronomical facility in Minnesota. Further details on its founders, instruments, and history are not currently documented publicly, but its listing places it among the state's dedicated stargazing sites.
Location & getting there
The observatory sits in Minnesota, a state whose lakes and rural stretches offer darker skies away from the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metro area. As specific access details aren't published, it's worth searching locally for the observatory's exact address before setting out.
Visiting S.O.S. Observatory
No public opening hours are currently listed for S.O.S. Observatory. Check online or ask locally for the latest visiting information, since small observatories often accommodate visitors informally even without a website.
See your named star from here
Minnesota's clearer rural skies are a solid spot to trace the coordinates of a star named through Star Register. Search the catalogue for a named star's position and see where it falls above the horizon near S.O.S. Observatory.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
