Capturing the ancient light above our heads

Washington Valley Observatory is an amateur astronomy collective on a mission to explore the cosmos through astrophotography and education. We specialize in capturing breathtaking images of deep-space objects using affordable, off-the-shelf telescopes and free, open-source software.

From helping a beginner find their first celestial object to teaming up with schools for STEM education, we're a place where anyone can connect with the stars. All of our imaging is done from light-polluted suburban skies — Bortle 7 from northern New Jersey — proving that remarkable results are possible anywhere.