Public astronomy, deep-sky research, and unforgettable nights under a genuinely dark sky — right here at James Observatory in CyberApolis.
Schedule a tour or inquire about our research programs and open observing nights.
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There's a whole universe to explore. Your support keeps the dome open to everyone.
Far out in the uncharted backwaters of the unfashionable end of the western spiral arm of the Galaxy lies a small unregarded yellow sun. We spend our nights pointed the other way — toward everything else.
Public astrophysics classes run every Wednesday night, and online sessions are on the way.
We're fortunate to host a passionate team of researchers pushing the field ahead every night.
From variable-star counts to exoplanet transits, our volunteers contribute real, published data.
A selection of deep-sky images processed by our imaging team. Click any frame to enlarge.
Do you realize that if you fall into a black hole, you'll see the entire future of the Universe unfold in front of you — and emerge into another space-time created by the singularity you just fell into?
To make this journey, we'll need imagination — but imagination alone is not enough, because the reality of nature is far more wondrous than anything we can imagine.
'Scuse me while I kiss the sky. Margarita leads our public observing nights and the observatory's astrophotography program.
There's an infinite number of monkeys outside who want to talk to us about this script for Hamlet — but first, let's get the guide scope aligned.
Programs that bring the night sky to the community — from classrooms to darkened deserts.
Continuing our efforts to spark curiosity in young people about all things astronomy.
Book your spot at one of our guided summer observing events under the stars.
Join our campaign to keep the night skies over CyberApolis dark and visible.
Ongoing investigations from the observatory floor and beyond.
We'll be saying a big hello to all intelligent lifeforms everywhere — and to everyone else out there too.
Tracking the ringed giant across a full season, cataloguing its moons and storms.
Looking up into the night sky is looking into infinity — we're monitoring the Great Red Spot.
Modelling the orbits that hint at a distant, unseen world at the edge of the solar system.
"The Guide is definitive. Reality is frequently inaccurate." We're planning for the red planet.
A long-exposure survey of faint galaxies, building our own public deep-field archive.
Explore the expansive universe with us and a very special guest lecturer.
Sign your son or daughter up for a week under the stars — ages 12 to 18.
Explore the field of astrophysics with our headline speaker and special guests.
Questions about tours, research, memberships, or donations? We'd love to hear from you.
