K-12 School Field Trips/Tours

Join us for a field trip at the Observatory!

While we primarily provide observational experiences and hands-on training for CU students, we are passionate about inspiring K-12 students through STEM educational experiences. Our daytime field trips and tours last 45-60 minutes. During the tour we demonstrate our 24-inch Boiler & Chivens and two 20-inch Planewave telescopes, as well as our solar telescopes. In addition, we have a heliostat and many other exhibits. We can also provide hands-on astronomy activities and labs. Field trips can be scheduled throughout the year.

To make your field trip even more impactful, consider visiting Fiske Planetarium afterwards, see their K-12 Education page for more info.

We can also offer nighttime field trips depending on our availability and CU schedule (please note: CU classes using the observatory for research receive priority).

If you're interested in scheduling a field trip/tour please complete the request form.

Kids enjoying the SBO ultraviolet room
SBO Spectrum light display

Nighttime Tour/Observing Sessions

Looking for something unique and inspirational to do? Host a birthday party, retirement celebration, or corporate event at the Observatory!

Spend an evening learning about astronomical topics and taking a guided tour of the skies with our experienced graduate students.

Please complete the request form a minimum of 2-3 weeks in advance.

Please note: We're a small organization with limited availability and we may not be able to accomodate all requests.

View of the night sky with mountains in foreground