Saddleback College Observatory

Saddleback College Observatory

Designed. Automated. Customized.

Our Team built the observatory to allow students to gain hands-on experience and conduct astronomical research.

About the observatory

The Saddleback College Observatory is located on its campus in Mission Viejo, California, and was a part of the construction of its Advanced Technology and Applied Science building in 2014. The observatory was built to allow students to gain hands-on experience and conduct astronomical research.

Dome
18′-6″ Ash-Dome
Astrophotography
Research
Visual Observing
Wheelchair Accessible
Project Scope

Our Team partnered with Saddleback College to supply and install an 18’-6″ Ash-Dome for the new observatory. Sea West consulted with campus facilities to ensure the facility met ADA compliance for allowing access to all individuals visiting the observatory.

Partner

Our Team partnered with C.W. Driver for the construction of the observatory along with the Advanced Technology and Applied Science building.

Thank you to our team of partners and vendors!

C.W. Driver

Advanced Technology and Applied Science