SFA Observatory

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The SFA Observatory is located eleven miles north of the historic East Texas city of Nacogdoches off of highway 259. We have an email list for those who want to know when the next viewing session will occur. If you would like to be on the SFA Observatory email list or would like to modify your contact information, then please fill in the blanks below.
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The observatory phone number is (936)569-0102. For information about group tours please call the SFA Department of Physics and Astronomy (936)468-3001. Our tours are free of charge. When is the next viewing session? Click here to find out.


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Detailed Directions

  1. Start from Wal-Mart on the north loop in Nacogdoches. That's NE Stallings Drive, loop 224.
  2. Go 7.5 miles north on 259.
  3. Turn right on CR123. It is an asphalt road. There is a lighted sign that says "Walter C. Todd Beef Farm" on the right before the turn.
  4. Veer left after 0.3 miles to avoid going into the SFA Beef Farm.
  5. Now continue 0.4 miles and then turn right on CR124.
  6. Go 0.3 miles and turn right onto the SFA Observatory driveway.
  7. The staff members will direct you to a parking place.
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SFA Observatory