Welcome to the Wet Mountain Valley

SJO Visual Star Party

OPEN TO PUBLIC A two hour open house to view the celestial objects we are observing that evening (Weather permitting). View planets, stars and other celestial objects through our powerful […]

SJO Visual Star Party

OPEN TO PUBLIC A two hour open house to view the celestial objects we are observing that evening (Weather permitting). View planets, stars and other celestial objects through our powerful […]

SJO Visual Star Party

OPEN TO PUBLIC A two hour open house to view the celestial objects we are observing that evening (Weather permitting). View planets, stars and other celestial objects through our powerful […]

SJO Visual Star Party

OPEN TO PUBLIC A two hour open house to view the celestial objects we are observing that evening (Weather permitting). View planets, stars and other celestial objects through our powerful […]

Dark Skies of the Wet Mountain Valley

A group of Custer County citizens formed Dark Skies of the Wet Mountain Valley in 1998, seeking to protect their and future generations’ view of our pristine night sky. With […]

First International Dark Sky Community in Colorado

The International Dark-Sky Association awarded the towns of Westcliffe and Silver Cliff an International Dark Sky Community Designation in 2015. The designation honors Dark Skies of the Wet Mountain Valley’s dedication to […]