Whiskey Creek Observatory

Whiskey Creek Observatory is a small astronomical facility in Grant County, New Mexico, sitting high in the desert uplands of the American Southwest at around 1,987 metres (6,500 feet) above sea level.

About Whiskey Creek Observatory

Whiskey Creek Observatory holds a Minor Planet Center observatory code (V19), which indicates its data has contributed to the tracking of minor planets and other small solar system bodies. Beyond that, it appears to operate as a private or amateur facility, with little public documentation available.

Location & getting there

The observatory sits in Grant County in southwestern New Mexico, a sparsely populated part of the state known for high elevation, dry air and dark skies — conditions that have made the region attractive to both professional and amateur astronomers.

Visiting Whiskey Creek Observatory

Public visiting information for Whiskey Creek Observatory is not readily available, so anyone hoping to visit should look for contact details through New Mexico astronomy groups or the Minor Planet Center listing before planning a trip.

See your named star from here

Grant County's high, dry desert air is some of the clearest in the United States for stargazing, making it a fitting backdrop for finding a star you've named through Star Register using the coordinates on your certificate. Explore the catalogue or visit our packages to name a star of your own.