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The lobster boats of Bass Harbor and
the mountains of Acadia National Park are just the start. Here, starlight meets
granite, and ocean breezes blow far from city lights. Welcome to the “quiet
side” of Mount
Desert Island,
the universe is waiting for you.
Island Astronomy; It’s like no place on earth.
 
Located just minutes from Bernard
Access Strictly Limited
This secluded observing area is available to the Guests of Bobcat Cottage Only.
The six-foot dome houses a 5” Astrophysics refractor, described by “The Backyard
Astronomer’s Guide", as “the dream machine”. Guests tours from under the dome
are by special arrangement subject to weather and Peter's availabilty.
The Open observing area and has storage for several other
telescopes including a 4 1/2" starblast for use by guests. Located on a ledge
overlooking the meadow and surrounding forest, the observatory has some of the
darkest skies on this side of the Island.
Call or email for more details and reservations:
207-244-9477: Email:
info@islandastro.com
Bobcat Cottage
Availability For 2008
“Renovated even as
trees renewed with foliage,
pure and ready to
rise up to the stars”.
Dante, Conclusion to:
The Purgatorio
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