The Madison-Macdonald Observatory is open for public observing on the second and fourth Friday each month, April – November, weather permitting. Observing sessions are free and open to everyone!
Public Observing Schedule 2026
April 10: 8:30 – 9:30 pm
April 24: 8:45 – 9:45 pm
May 8: 9:00 – 10:00 pm
May 22: 9:15 – 10:15 pm
June 12: 9:30 – 10:30 pm
June 26: 9:30 – 10:30 pm
July 10: 9:30 – 10:30 pm
July 24: 9:15 – 10:15 pm
August 14: 9:00 – 10:00 pm
August 28: 8:45 – 9:45 pm
*September 11: 8:15 – 9:15 pm (parking lots must empty by 9 pm)
September 25: 7:45 – 8:45 pm
October 9: 7:30 – 8:30 pm
October 23: 7:15 – 8:15 pm
November 13: 5:45 – 6:45 pm
November 27: 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Location
1251 Libbie Coy Way, Fort Collins, CO 80521 (see map below).
Free parking is available along Libbie Coy Way or in the lot across the street.
