These are the words of Galileo Galilei who invented the telescope over 400 years ago.  He was a true believer that the purpose of science was for discovery.  We believe, like Galileo, that all of us require the tools to learn, to research and to indeed be discoverers.   This is the reason the Montauk Observatory Inc. came into being.

The Montauk Observatory Inc. is a not-for-profit organization, designated as a 501(c)3, with a Mission  to provide free year round educational programs, including astronomy lectures and professional planetarium shows.  The  goal is to build a wonderful observatory building  on the East End of Long Island for its state-of-the-art professional grade telescope and to provide discovery programs accessible via the internet.

The East End is a unique setting for observing the skies and for building an observatory and learning/research center -- surrounded by the sea, endowed with vast open space preserves, and protected skies.  Opening up the skies of the East End of Long Island with the Observatory’s telescope allows everybody to pursue discovery of the skies – making space exploration democratic, open for all who participate in Montauk Observatory programs and visit the planned Observatory building.

Currently, scheduled programs throughout the year are presented for both amateur and professional astronomers to be able to look through the Observatory’s telescope and have their world opened up to new possibilities and the world of discovery.  Soon these programs will be extended to reach into public schools throughout the region.

The leadership of the Montauk Observatory believes that astronomy is a pathway into the study of science which is so often not available to young people and the public today. Our futures are linked to the re-emergence of the love of science and the discoveries that will bring.

Please click on the link for Events and plan to join us at an upcoming Montauk Observatory lecture and stargazing gathering.  The Montauk Observatory exists thanks to your donations, which are fully tax-deductible, and please consider making a donation now by clicking on the Make A Donation.