Whistler Observatory

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 1/24/25 : Open

Whistler Observatory Weather Station Data: KMTREDLO67

If you have any questions, Contact Us Here!

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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.