Cece L.
12/3/2023
Came here on 11/25/2023 to find out that they are closed...it seems like they are currently kept closed and they are not doing public tours for now according to their website
Big Bear Solar Observatory
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40386 N Shore Dr
Big Bear City, CA 92314
Big Bear Solar Observatory (BBSO), part of the Center for Solar-Terrestrial Research at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), is dedicated to advancing solar science and understanding space weather phenomena through its comprehensive research initiatives. The facility is equipped with state-of-the-art instrumentation and collaborates with various organizations to deliver valuable insights into the intricacies of solar activity and its impact on Earth.
In addition to its research endeavors, BBSO serves the public with opportunities for guided tours and educational resources, fostering an appreciation for solar science among visitors. The observatory actively publishes scientific papers and engages in community outreach, contributing to a greater understanding of the sun's role in our solar system.
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4.04 reviews
John B.
11/20/2012
"Daddy. It looks like a ghost. Or Eva from the movie Wall-E." I love those goofy kids!!
Vanda B.
8/9/2018
We scheduled our tour several weeks in advance due to the small amount of people allowed on the tour because of space constraints. The staff and docents were extremely knowledgeable (some would...
Jessie M.
9/4/2009
The observatory serves as a great icon of Big Bear, right there on the lakeside. Funny story, my parents used to tell my sisters and I when we were little that it was a mermaid house. Every time a...
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