Astronomy
CSU Pueblo's Astronomy class gives students a chance to explore the Solar system, including motions of the planets, eclipses, and satellite exploration; classification and evolution of stars; clusters, nebulae, galaxies, and the expanding universe.
CSU Pueblo Observatory
The CSU Pueblo Observatory is a resource for the students and faculty of the University as well as the Pueblo community to gain a better understanding of the night sky.
Open House
The observatory is open to the public on the third Tuesday evening of every month. Please call 719.549.2683 for the latest information. Adverse weather conditions (e.g. overcast skies) will cancel public observing sessions.
Astronomy Links
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Current Observing Conditions
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Specifications
Observatory
- Dome Diameter 16.5 feet
- Dome Operation Automated
- SoftwareTheSky, T-Point, Orchestrate, CCDSoft and IAS
- CCD Cameras SBIG ST-1001E & STV
Telescope
- Manufacturer Celestron
- ModelC22
- Primary Mirror Diameter 22 inches
- Speed f/10
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Directions
Colorado State University Pueblo Observatory
4028 W. 11th St.
Pueblo, COFrom the North: Traveling south on Interstate 25
- Take exit 101
- Merge onto US-50 W (toward Canon City)
- Turn left (south) onto Pueblo Blvd (CO- 45)
- Turn right (west) onto Nature Center Road
- Park at Nature Center and hike to the Observatory
From the South: Traveling north on Interstate 25
- Take exit 94 (CO- 45 N/ Pueblo Blvd)
- Turn left (west) onto Nature Center Road
- Park at Nature Center and hike to the Observatory
From the West: Traveling east on US-50
- Turn left (south) onto Pueblo Blvd (CO- 45)
- Turn right (west) onto Nature Center Road
- Park at Nature Center and hike to the Observatory
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