The Adirondack Sky Center & Observatory

My girlfriend and I came up to Lake Placid for a weekend getaway in the wintertime. We had the absolute pleasure of doing a private stargazing session at the observatory with Marc Staves. Adirondack Sky Center & Observatory delivered such a fun and knowledgeable experience. We were fortunate enough to see some solid winter skies until the weather interfered. However, the experience was incredible, being that we were able to see Jupiter, Mars and Venus, along with several nebulae, Pleiades and stunning views of the moon. 5/5 would recommend.

The observatory is open infrequently. cloud cover and weather will dictate if it's worth while opening up. they have some great equipment there and knowledgeable volunteer astronomers. great for kids of all ages. no tickets required, no charge for admission

I had no idea something of this caliber could be found in the Adirondacks!! Marc was incredibly knowledgeable and gave us a fascinating and detailed presentation of their facility and the night sky. Looking forward to visiting again

Everyone involved with the Adirondack Sky Center genuinely want to share their knowledge and excitement with everyone. From the sky tours outside to the telescope viewing inside, it's a great experience for all ages and experience with astronomy.

We had visitors from out of town so we thought we would enjoy the night sky. Everyone had a great time and really loved the experience.

Excellent facility, staff, and equipment. Every time we visit the Adirondacks, we make sure to visit the Adirondack Sky Center. We've always been lucky in having great weather and being able to join them at the RORO (roll off roof observatory) at night for stargazing. The area where they're located is one of the darkest skies in the entire east coast (check the dark sky map!) Staff is not only friendly but very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. They let you look through various different telescopes with guidance and eagerness. We've had the pleasure of seeing the Ring Nebula, Saturn (with 4 of it's moons), a binary star system, and more through telescope with our own two eyes. They always have good merch - I have a collection of sweaters and t-shirts of theirs. We're more than happy to support such an outstanding organization. Keep up the great work, Ad Astra!

We visited 7/26 for the first time and had a great time with Mark and Gordie. We saw, among many other things, a blue ring nebula and Saturn! Awesome to have this resource right in Tupper lake! Check their Facebook page to see if and when they are open, it's well worth checking out!

The Adirondack Sky Center is a treasure in the sky. In its dark skies, I saw nebulae, open clusters, and Saturn's rings through advanced telescopes. The expertise of the staff on stellar evolution and deep-sky phenomena made the experience as enlightening. A must-visit for anyone drawn to the mysteries of the cosmos!

The observatory is a gem tucked away in the Tupper Lake area! Who knew Tupper Lake had some of the darkest skies on the east coast?! It's full of friendly people who are enthusiastic about the skies above us, and are eager to share their knowledge with the public. On Friday nights during the summer when they do stargazing! (So long as the weather is nice, you can join their email list to get updates if conditions are iffy.) The roof rolls off of the observatory building, and there's a warming room in case it gets chilly! Would definitely recommend for anyone visiting the area.