We’re interested in trying to stop by an observatory during our trip. Here is a list of observatories in the states along our route…
Texas
- Stephen F. Austin Univ. Observatory (Nacogdoches)
- Texas A&M Univ. Observatory (College Station)
- McDonald Observatory (Fort Davis)
- George Observatory (Houston)
New Mexico
- University of New Mexico Campus Observatory (Albuquerque)
- Etscorn Campus Observatory (Socorro)
Colorado
- Chamberlin Observatory (Denver)
- Sommers-Bausch Observatory (Boulder)
- USAF Academy Observatory (Colorado Springs) – rare events
Mark Peairs has a long list of observatories that have public viewings. (I don’t know how recently his list is maintained… but it’s better than anything I’ve got!)