West Skies Observatory

West Skies Observatory is located in Kansas, in the central United States.

About West Skies Observatory

West Skies Observatory is an astronomical observatory in Kansas. Detailed public information on its founding, operators and instruments isn't currently available, though it's registered as an active site for stargazing in the region.

Location & getting there

The observatory's coordinates place it in south-central Kansas, part of the wide, open Great Plains landscape that offers relatively dark, uninterrupted skies away from major cities and their light pollution.

Visiting West Skies Observatory

We don't have confirmed opening hours or public access details for West Skies Observatory. If you'd like to visit, search for current local listings or contact nearby astronomy groups before travelling.

See your named star from here

Kansas's open plains skies are a good match for stargazing, even without a specific observatory's details confirmed. If you've named a star through our star naming packages, its coordinates will work with any telescope, wherever in Kansas you find one. Browse other named stars in our catalogue.