UR Mees Observatory Tours Reservation Page for the 2025 Season

3/29/25

 

 

 

We are excited, as we hope you are, to be offering on-site tours to our beautiful Observatory in the Bristol Hills this summer!

 

All tours are free; they include a welcome and introductions, the presentation of astronomy topics that are sure to interest you, and a tour of the Observatory. On clear nights we will use the 24” reflecting telescope to observe some of the night sky’s treasures in our Solar System, Galaxy  and beyond.

Tours begin at 8:00PM EDT at the Gannet House 6604 Gannet Hill Rd. Naples, NY 14512

 

2025 On-site tours at Mees Observatory in the Bristol Hills start at 8PM and include both Regular and Kids tours. Kids tours provide interactive content more geared to youngsters. On clear nights you’ll be observing at the telescope via the eyepiece.

 

Use the form below to request a reservation for a tour. Group size is limited to 6, and tours are capped at 25 total guests. If the tour you choose is fully booked, use the Waitlist page link to be added to the waitlist for the tour, or choose another date.

 

You must hit “Submit” at the bottom of the form and you will receive an email confirmation shortly if your request has been received.

 

We hope to see you on a tour this summer!

 

Questions, or having difficulty making a reservation? Contact Tours Director Mark Minarich

Mark Minarich, Mees Observatory Summer Tours Director

mminaric@ur.rochester.edu ; mobile 585-261-5666

 

 

Prof. Kelly Douglass, Mees Observatory Director

kellyadouglass@rochester.edu