TELESCOPE HOSTING

The new generation of telescope hosting
Under the best skies in the U.S.

Why Death Valley?

In Death Valley, the night sky offers infinitely more than just darkness — it offers clarity, depth, and time.

New Moon? Chances are high for clear skies. Death Valley is among the regions with the lowest cloud cover in the United States.

Photographing galaxies? Average atmospheric seeing here ranks among the finest nationwide, giving sharper, steadier views.

Hunting faint molecular clouds? Sky darkness reaches 21.97 mag/arcsec² — close to the natural limit of Earth’s night sky.

Worried about optics fogging? Don’t be. With some of the lowest humidity levels on the planet, your equipment stays clear.

Surrounded by unobstructed horizons, you gain more usable hours each night to explore the cosmos.

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Enjoy hassle-free setup: installation of your equipment is completely FREE

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What Our Guests and Clients Say

From seasoned astrophotographers to research teams — discover how hosting under Death Valley’s skies transformed their imaging experience.

Marcelo Álvarez
Visited the future Death Valley Observatories site with my mobile rig—mind-blowing Bortle 1-2 skies! Zero light pollution, dry air, epic deep-sky views. Hosts Nico & Juan are awesome. Construction’s almost done; can’t wait for my pier install and remote sessions. If you want world-class dark skies for astro, this is it!
Ariel Cappelletti
I’m in love with this place—when it opens, it’s going to be a revolution in astrophotography. I’ve never seen a sky like this in my life.
Matias Tomaselo
I’m from Argentina and I visited the site to see if I’d set up my telescope there. I came back more than impressed—the sky is incredible and the internet was very fast. You’ll definitely be seeing my photos posted here soon!
Cody Bancroft
I cannot say enough positive things about Death Valley Observatories. I currently have two refractor telescopes permanently installed on piers there, and the level of service, professionalism, and care they provide is truly world-class. From day one, I've been treated like family rather than just another customer. Their passion for astronomy and commitment to supporting their members and clients is evident in everything they do. What stands out the most is the exceptional care they provide to our equipment. They treat my telescopes as if they were their own—handling them with incredible attention to detail, protecting the investment we've made, and ensuring everything is operating at its best. The skies in Death Valley are already among the finest in the world, but having a team you can completely trust elevates the entire experience to another level. Knowing my equipment is in such capable hands gives me tremendous peace of mind, especially when I'm unable to be there in person. If you're considering remote telescope hosting or looking for a first-class astronomy experience, I wholeheartedly recommend Death Valley Observatories. Their top-tier service, genuine hospitality, and dedication to their clients are second to none. Thank you to the entire team for creating such an incredible home for my telescopes.
Daniel Powers
If you are considering a remote observatory for astrophotography—or even just remote observing—DVO is a no-brainer! The team is extremely responsive to questions, even before you put down your deposit for a pier. I understood the ins and outs of what to expect before I ever committed to sending my equipment to them. Once my equipment arrived at the observatory, the team was quick to get it set up and to help with the technical logistics, including any issues that came up during the setup process. They’re also extremely helpful with troubleshooting and coming up with fixes. So far, there has only been one night when the roof hasn’t been opened. The conditions are amazing, so you can focus on gathering data (or remote observing) most nights, compared to some other observatories in less ideal weather and atmospheric conditions in the U.S. Their monthly pier pricing is very competitive for what you get in terms of location and support. Given the number of clear nights and the level of support, it’s well worth the investment!
John Ronge
I recently purchased a Seestar S30 Pro because I wanted to get a real taste of astrophotography before committing to a full professional rig. From the very beginning of my research, Juan was incredibly responsive and accommodating. He answered all my questions and concerns quickly via email and made the whole process feel smooth and supportive. After deciding on DVO, I drove out and had it set up on-site. I couldn’t be happier with that choice. The staff are outstanding, but I especially want to highlight Marcelo and Francisco. They are genuinely great people — incredibly knowledgeable, extremely helpful, and engaging throughout the entire setup process. Their expertise and enthusiasm made everything educational and enjoyable. Getting hands-on with the setup turned out to be one of the best parts — it felt like a fun adventure rather than just a service, and I learned a ton thanks to their guidance. The results spoke for themselves. The pictures I captured on the very first night with my Seestar were significantly better than I expected, thanks to the perfect viewing conditions at Death Valley Observatories. I’m so glad I chose Death Valley Observatories over other options — the skies here are noticeably superior, which made a huge difference right away. From the moment I arrived, everything was handled professionally and with real passion. If you’re thinking about dipping your toes into astrophotography or want expert help getting your smart telescope dialed in under some of the darkest skies in the country, I can’t recommend Death Valley Observatories (and specifically Juan, Marcelo, and Francisco) enough. You absolutely won’t regret it — this place delivers on every level.
Rick Krejci
DVO has transformed my thinking on Astrophotography from hoping to get a few nights a month on a single target, to constantly hunting to find more targets to image after accumulating 10s of hours in just a handful of days. The crew there has bent over backwards to make sure my equipment is operating at its peak, treating it like it was their own.
Diego Quinonez
Hello, I’m submitting my review for you guys. “Delivered my setup in person and had an amazing experience meeting some of the team. They were very helpful and motivated to help with getting my equipment up and running running as fast as possible. The sky was as pristine as it gets”

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