Open Houses
Fall 2025 ScheduleÌý
Our FREE Open Houses are held on most Friday evenings when CU classes are in session. We hope to see you there!
Open houses are only held when the skies are clear. If you're not sure if we'll be open, check out our local weather, check our facebook or instagram at 7:00 pm,Ìýor call us, on Friday night after 7:45 pmÌýfor an observing status at 303-492-2020.
There is no charge for the Observatory's Open House nights ... the stars are free to everyone! Sessions typically last from 1-3 hours, depending upon the weather and the quality of the night.
- August 22 @ 8:00 pm
- September 05 @ 8:00 pm (Bilingual Event)
- September 12 @ 8:00 pm
- September 19 @ 8:00 pm
- September 26 @ 8:00 pm
- October 03 @ 8:00 pm (Bilingual Event)
- October 10 @ 8:00 pm
- October 17 @ Ìý8:00 pm
- October 24 @ 8:00 pm
- October 31 @ 8:00 pm
- November 07 8:00 pm (Bilingual Event)
- November 14 8:00 pm
- November 21 @ 8:00 pm (May be cancelled due to possible conflicting university event)
- December 05 @ 8:00 pm
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Please note, looking through the eyepiece of the telescopes often requires climbing a step ladder. However, we also have cameras that can take pictures of what the telescope is seeing and they will be displayed on large screens on the observing deck.
The Â鶹Դ´ is committed to providing equal access to individuals with disabilities.Ìý If you are planning to attend andÌýrequire accommodations, please contact our Observatory Manager no later than 7 days before the event.Ìý We will make all reasonable efforts to fulfill requests submitted after the deadline.