Entry No. 39 — the Albuquerque file — filed under: astronomy

UNM Campus Observatory

Tucked onto UNM's main campus, this university observatory opens its dome to the public on clear Friday nights during spring and fall semesters, providing free access to a 14-inch Celestron Edge HD telescope.

The move: Check the observatory's webpage at 3 PM on a Friday to verify weather clearance, then head over around 8 PM to view Saturn's rings or the Andromeda Galaxy while UNM physics students answer your star questions.

• 📍 University / UNM Main Campus
• 💸 $
• ⚡ Low-key
• 🌗 Outdoors

Where: 1919 Lomas Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87131

Hours: Added 2026-07-21 — confirm current hours before you go.

⚠ Seasonal or scheduled — always check before you go.

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Further reading: Official site · newmexico.org

last checked: 2026-07-21