Sunspot Solar Observatory Consortium runs the Sunspot Visitors Center and Dunn Solar Telescope, in collaboration with the NSO who run the Sunspot site. The Dunn Solar Telescope a one-of-a-kind solar telescope that produces some of the sharpest images of the Sun available in the world. The visitors center is open daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through the summer months. We look forward to seeing you
As a public health precaution due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus), Sunspot Solar Observatory,
including the Visitor’s Center and the Dunn Solar Telescope, will temporarily close to the public starting Saturday, March 14, 2020.
Located in the heart of the scenic Lincoln National Forest, Sunspot Solar Observatory has been a premier facility for solar research since its establishment in 1947. The Dunn Solar Telescope (above), built in 1969, remains to date one of the best ground-based solar observatories in the world.
Located at an altitude of 9200 ft in the scenic Lincoln National Forest, Sunspot Solar Observatory is home to gorgeous vistas, historical landmarks, and one of the largest active solar telescopes in the world.
Learn about the history surrounding the observatory, its establishment in 1947, the various historic telescopes on the site, the community of Sunspot, and the future of the site as we move forward into the future.
Learn about the unique, state-of-the-art instruments we use to study the Sun, contributed by universities all around the world. Our unique telescope design allows for a high degree of flexibility in our instrumental use and setup.
