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A Red Lodge Community Project
Dedicated in memory of the late Ken Whistler, the Observatory was completed in early 2024 and serves as a hub for exploration and learning, bringing the wonder of the cosmos to Red Lodge's doorstep.
Open every Friday at dusk, weather-dependent.
Status for Friday 11/15/24 : Closed due to weather.
Whistler Observatory Weather Station Data: KMTREDLO67
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Observing Craters and Rays on the Moon
Gemini Meteor Shower, 2023
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The Story
The observatory segment in isolation can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/5pBLz_wj6x0
Whistler Observatory was recently featured in Montana PBS's Backroads of Montana series.
Thank you to Montana PBS for telling the Observatory's story so well, and be sure to tune in to Backroads of Montana for other fascinating stories about the unique people and places throughout Big Sky Country.
Recent Celestial Highlights
Partners and Affiliate Organizations
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