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The Cottage Observatory

United States · North America
✦ 40.4647, -78.3892

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About this observatory

The Cottage Observatory is an astronomical observatory located in Pennsylvania, in the northeastern United States.

Location & getting there

The site lies within Pennsylvania, part of the mid-Atlantic region of the United States, an area with a mix of rural and small-town skies away from the light domes of major cities.

Visiting The Cottage Observatory

Public access details are not widely published; check ahead - via the site's local astronomy community, or a general web search - before planning a visit, as opening hours and tour availability can vary for smaller observatories like this one.

See your named star from here

Any dark enough patch of Pennsylvania sky is a fine place to look for a star by its exact coordinates. If you've named a star with Star Register, its RA/Dec is yours to explore - see the catalogue for details.

Opening hours

Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.

Frequently asked questions
It is located in Pennsylvania, in the northeastern United States.
Public visiting details are not widely published, so check locally or via the observatory's community before planning a trip.
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