Today, the (held each August) is the oldest continuously running star party in the world. But don’t expect the sterile, silent atmosphere of a professional observatory.
Stellafane is not a commercial resort. There are no hotels on the hill. There is no Wi-Fi. There are porta-potties, a pancake breakfast, and a lot of bug spray. stellafane vt
In recognition of its historical significance, the Stellafane Observatory was designated a in 1989. It stands as a testament to American "Yankee ingenuity"—the belief that with enough curiosity and hard work, the average person can touch the stars. Today, the (held each August) is the oldest
On December 7, 1923, the Springfield Telescope Makers (STM) was officially formed. There are no hotels on the hill
Porter taught local machinists and clockmakers how to grind glass in their basements. The group, calling themselves the "Springfield Telescope Makers," needed a clubhouse. They chose a hilltop with a 360-degree view and built a small, quirky observatory out of concrete and scrounged materials. They dubbed the site "Stellafane."
Completed in 1924, the clubhouse was painted pink with leftover paint and has famously retained that color ever since.
