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The Adirondack Sky Center & Observatory · Tupper Lake
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The Adirondack Sky Center & Observatory.

Observatories·178 Big Wolf Rd, NY·44.26°N 74.47°W

Black holes and space travel for young explorers under dark skies

Rated4.5 / 574 reviews · Google
Telephone(518) 359-3538
Found in178 Big Wolf Rd, NY
Charted at44.26°N 74.47°Won the Atlas
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Observatories · Tupper LakeEntry revised Aug 31, 2026
§ No. I · Field Notes

About The Adirondack Sky Center & Observatory.

Dedicated to astronomy and space exploration, the center offers a variety of educational programs and public events. These include stargazing sessions, the "Starlab" portable planetarium which travels to schools and hosts community shows, and the "Cygnus Lecture Series." Youth initiatives such as "Cosmic Explorers" feature mentorship, a coding & robotics camp, and a Space Camp for ages 10-16. The center operates from its Roll Off Roof Observatory and the Astronomy Hub in Tupper Lake. An annual Astrophotography Conference is a key event, with images captured by attendees under Tupper Lake's dark skies showcased in the "Universal Visions" exhibit. The recently acquired digital StarLab portable planetarium further enhances their immersive cosmic experiences for students and the community.
§ No. II · The Particulars

Hours, facts & the front desk.

§ No. II

The particulars.

Observatories
AccessibilityWheelchair entrance, parking (per Google)
§ No. III

The front desk.

178 Big Wolf Rd, NY
Telephone(518) 359-3538EmailwriteWebsiteadirondackskycenter.org
§ No. III · Getting Here

Where it sits.

Tupper Lake Region
The Address

68 Park Street
178 Big Wolf Rd, NY

44.2550°N · 74.4710°W

Directions
Drive In From
New York City307 mi · 5h 30m
Albany145 mi · 2h 45m
Boston270 mi · 5h
Montreal121 mi · 2h 15m
Syracuse148 mi · 2h 45m
Buffalo300 mi · 5h 30m

Approximate by-car estimates from the metros most visitors come from.

§ No. IV · The Plates

The Adirondack Sky Center & Observatory, observed.

7 plates on file
The Adirondack Sky Center & Observatory — plate IPlate I — the leaderPhotograph · The Adirondack Sky Center & Observatory · Google
The Adirondack Sky Center & Observatory — plate IIPlate IIPhotograph · The Adirondack Sky Center & Observatory · Google
The Adirondack Sky Center & Observatory — plate IIIPlate IIIPhotograph · David Chin · Google
The Adirondack Sky Center & Observatory — plate IVPlate IVPhotograph · Cathy Carter · Google
The Adirondack Sky Center & Observatory — plate VPlate VPhotograph · The Adirondack Sky Center & Observatory · Google
The Adirondack Sky Center & Observatory — plate VIPlate VIPhotograph · Jon Deutsch · Google
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The Wild Center2.9 miAdirondack Railroad1.0 mi
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McClelland Family Farm2.3 mi
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