Transit Dreams Observatory, Campobello
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics
Transit Dreams Observatory is an amateur astronomical facility located in Campobello, South Carolina, dedicated to tracking asteroids and capturing the night sky.
About Transit Dreams Observatory
The observatory holds Minor Planet Center code W33 and has logged 2,108 observations of 464 objects in the Center's records, focusing on asteroid astrometry alongside visual astronomy and astrophotography. It is run by members of the Roper Mountain Astronomers and the Astronomy Club of Asheville.
Telescopes & research
The facility is built around a 10-foot Home Dome housing its main instrument, from which its operators contribute asteroid position measurements used by the wider Minor Planet Center network.
Location & getting there
The observatory sits in a rural part of Campobello, South Carolina, in the southeastern United States. Its operators note that summer humidity and sky glow from water vapor can affect observing conditions at certain times of year.
Visiting Transit Dreams Observatory
As an amateur club facility, visits are generally arranged through the operating astronomy clubs rather than as a public drop-in site - check with the Roper Mountain Astronomers or the Astronomy Club of Asheville for current access and any open events.
See your named star from here
A facility built for tracking precise celestial coordinates is a fitting place to think about your own named star, whose position is recorded just as carefully. Browse the star catalogue to see how.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
