Welcome to the Dill Knob Observatory
Located at 3800 feet at the top of Dill Knob in Western North Carolina (35º 33” 21' North 82º 18” 13' West). The observatory enjoys dark skies with frequent clouds and haze. Currently, the site is used primarily for visual observation, but a web cam has been added recently and astrophotography is planned.
Recent News
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This site is best seen in Internet Explorer.
The Weather page has been updated to include a Clear Sky Clock which is helpful
for planning observing sessions.
The Links section now includes a link to the Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute, WNC's radio
and optical astronomy education and research site.