Northwoods Wisconsin
Looking Up.
Moving Forward.
The 46 North Astronomy Center is a non-profit observatory and research campus dedicated to preserving the darkness of the Northwoods.
Northwoods Wisconsin
The 46 North Astronomy Center is a non-profit observatory and research campus dedicated to preserving the darkness of the Northwoods.
Each month, we curate a guide specifically for the latitudes of Northern Wisconsin. Explore current and upcoming celestial events, including Solar Maximum updates.
Safety Triple-Check
Aurora Forecasts
From First Light to Deep Space Research
Construction of the primary optical telescope observatory and education/administration facilities. Launch of the Aquila Team youth research residency.
Enlarged visitors center, expanded multi-classroom education spaces, and immersive public galleries to become the Northwoods Astronomy and Space Sciences Discovery Hub.
Installation of a second professional-grade optical telescope to support concurrent research and deep-space tracking.
A dedicated radio telescope dish and wire antenna arrays to observe the universe beyond the visible spectrum.
Continue as a globally recognized site for community astronomy and space sciences activities as well as support for youth and adult research projects, supported by a permanent endowment for Northwoods science.
Creating and expanding partnerships with the communities of the Northwoods including collaborative opportunities related to onsite as well as offsite camping and equestrian activities.
Hobbyist group for star parties and advocacy.
Coming Soon