Hopatcong Observatory — Attraction in Hopatcong

The Hopatcong Observatory is one of the secret places for any lover of astronomy. It offers an opportunity to view the wonders of the sky, such as the phases of the Moon, the Great Red Spot of Jupiter, and the stunning rings of Saturn in great detail.

In my visit, I felt that the staff lacked in-depth knowledge. Although enthusiasm was in plenty, the finer details on the subject of celestial phenomena were alien to them. So, I undertook explaining to fellow visitors on concepts of the motion of celestial bodies, gravitational waves, and properties of binary stars.

While the location and telescopes are fantastic, I hope future visitors can receive the expert guidance the observatory...

The Hopatcong Observatory is also an astronomy club, and I love being a member! I get early notice of upcoming star parties, a magazine subscription, and comraderie from club meetings where everyone is happy to share equipment and knowledge. I recommend...

Visiting the Hopatcong Observatory is a must. As a veteran, I was blessed to be in the presence of Justin. He provided me thorough instruction on how to use the telescope. We also got to look at Saturn. I’ll be...