Welcome to the Coconino Astronomical Society Observing

CAS observing is managed by members on a private email list. This mailing list allows them to quickly notify other list members if they are going observing that day or weekend. [See our notes page for further information...]

You can contact either Brent (928-526-6780) or Padraig (928-525-9571) about observing session plans.

CAS Favorite Observing Sites:

Dave Frisk

Dave has created a wonderful observing site with telescope pads, picnic tables under a shady ramada, and his own observatory. Members are welcome at any time. For directions contact Dave at 928-607-9189. See you all then!

Anderson Mesa

This site has been superbly documented by Jeremy Perez HERE.

Beaver Creek

Take I17 South from Flagstaff to the Sedona exit (#298) and go east a few miles. Turn left on to the dirt road to the Trailhead.

Willard Springs

Take the I17 Willard Springs Exit (#326) and follow the paved road for about a mile. Once clear of the trees, the road turns sharply to the right but continues through as a dirt road. Set up is about 100 yds on the dirt road near the cinder pile.

Wupatki/Doney Mountain Lunch/View Area

1. Take I40 east from Flagstaff to US89 (exit 201, Country Club, Flagstaff Mall).
2. Follow 89 north to the Wupatki National Monument (about 26.2 miles)
3. Turn right (east) into WNM and go about 9.3 miles (well past the Lomaki ruins on the left and the Citadel pull-off on the right), and turn right, onto a very short road ending in the parking area. A small wooden sign on the left marks the turnoff, but is hard to see in the dark (If you drive through the cinder cones and start descending rapidly you've gone too far!). GPS: N35d31'55.0" W111d24'16.0"