How would you like to support the Community Observatory AND have a great meal at the same time? 


The Community Observatory does not receive any public funds. We are supported by donations and fund-raising events. We will be sponsoring revenue sharing events with restaurants each third Tuesday of the month this summer. Our first one is on Tuesday, June 16th with Panda Express. We will receive 28% of the proceeds from sales on that date if you enter the code 9015719 in the Fundraiser Code box during online checkout at www.pandaexpress.com or via the app.


NOTE: You must order online, but you can stay and eat there, take it home, or have it delivered.



Click HERE for more details

How would you like to support the Community Observatory AND have a great meal at the same time? 


The Community Observatory does not receive any public funds. We are supported by donations and fund-raising events. We will be sponsoring revenue sharing events with restaurants each third Tuesday of the month this summer. Our first one is on Tuesday, June 16th with Panda Express. We will receive 28% of the proceeds from sales on that date if you enter the code 9015719 in the Fundraiser Code box during online checkout at www.pandaexpress.com or via the app.


NOTE: You must order online, but you can stay and eat there, take it home, or have it delivered.



Click HERE for more details


The Placerville Community Observatory

The Community Observatory is your window to the night sky!

  • See the stars through the 17-inch and 14-inch reflecting telescopes on a clear, dark night.
  • Follow planets or the moon as they travel across the sky.
  • Bring the whole family for an unforgettable experience in the foothills of El Dorado County.


Enjoy your visit and thank you for supporting the Community Observatory!

Click below to view our calendar.

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Donations

The Community Observatory is free to all visitors, but donations are most certainly welcome to support the maintenance of the facility and telescopes.


Click HERE to donate or use the donation box at the observatory.

Visiting the Observatory

We announce closures by 3pm before the scheduled event. Please check our calendar before you leave. Learn more about visiting us HERE.

Our Blog


See the latest updates and a variety of interesting posts on our blog.

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