Idaho is home to three public observatories. If you'd like to look though a large telescope, this is where you want to visit. Observatories are not open on cloudy days, but they may still have activites. Contact the observatory in advance, their weather may be different then your's.

Bruneau Dunes State Park Observatory

Bruneau State Park

• Show Times: Every Friday and Saturday night, from March to November
• Cost: $3.00, children under 5 are free when accompanied by an adult
• Contact: Bob Niemeyer, Interpretive Specialist, 366-7919
• Link: http://www.idahoparks.org/parks/bruneaudunes.html

Centennial Observatory

Herrett Center, College of Southern Idaho, Twin Falls

• Show Times: Most nights, event and weather depending
• Cost: Free to $2 per person, depending on the event
• Contact: Chris Anderson, Observatory Manager, 732-MOON (6666)
• Link: http://www.csi.edu/herrett/hcas_observatory.html

University of Idaho Observatory

University of Idaho, Moscow

• Show Times: On occasions
• Cost: None
• Contact: Dr. Chris Berven
• Link: http://www.phys.uidaho.edu/observatory/