Dill Knob Observatory

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, a solar telescope is on order and astrophotography is planned.
Recent News
The year 2009 marks the 400th anniversary of Galileo’s first use of a telescope to study the skies. This marked the beginning of modern astronomy and of a shift in humanity’s view of its place in the universe. To honor these landmark achievements, the IAU has designated 2009 as the International Year of Astronomy (IYA2009). The theme of IYA2009 is “The Universe, yours to discover.”
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