VISIT
National Solar Observatory
Sacramento Peak

The National Solar Observatory at Sacramento Peak welcomes visitors during the daytime. For a list of daytime facilities, read the site directions. The Observatory offers various kinds of tours, including a virtual tour that you can take right now. The observatory lies in the Lincoln National Forest in the The Sacramento Mountains, New Mexico, USA) , & near Cloudcroft, New Mexico, which offer hiking trails, views of the Tularosa Basin (including White Sands National Monument) and (winter) snow fun. If you think about visiting us, please read the road directions.

Sunspot Astronomy and Visitors Center

The Sunspot Astronomy and Visitor Center first opened its doors in July 1997. It is the result of a collaboration between NSO/Sacramento Peak (our observatory), Apache Point Observatory (our next-door neighbors), and the USDA Forest Service.

National Solar Observatory
Educator Support and
Educational Outreach Programs

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The National Solar Observatory / Sacramento Peak (NSO / SP), Sunspot, New Mexico,
is part of the National Solar Observatories (NSO)
operated by the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA),
under a cooperative agreement with the National Science Foundation (NSF), for the benefit of the astronomical community.

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