Rocky Mountains
Colorado
Boulder

Sommers–Bausch Observatory

Sommers–Bausch Observatory is an astronomical operated by the University of Colorado, Boulder on its main campus. The building was initially completed in 1953 and named after Elmer E.
Tap on a place
to explore it
Wikipedia
Photo: MECU, CC BY-SA 3.0.
  • Type: University building
  • Description: astronomical observatory
  • Also known as: “OBSV” and “Sommers-Bausch Observatory”
  • Address: 2475 Kittredge Loop Drive, Boulder, CO

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Library and Fiske Planetarium.

Library
Photo: Jorgeroyan, CC BY-SA 3.0.
A is a collection of books, and possibly other materials and media, that is accessible for use by its members and members of allied institutions. is situated 3,900 feet north of Sommers–Bausch Observatory.

Museum
Photo: Nwest21, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is one of the largest planetariums in the United States, educating the public on astronomy and astrophysics since 1975. They offer a diverse range of fulldome films, live talks, laser and liquid sky music shows, as well as public gatherings for astronomical and NASA-related events.

Sports venue
Photo: Thelastcanadian, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The is an 11,064-seat multi-purpose arena in the , on the main campus of the University of Colorado in . is situated 750 feet northeast of Sommers–Bausch Observatory.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include University Hill, Boulder and Boulder.

Neighborhood
Photo: Kvng, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Hill, a neighborhood in , lies directly west of the University of Colorado campus. The fraternities and sororities associated with CU are located on The Hill as are several establishments associated with the social lives of its students.

Photo: Hustvedt, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a college town of about 106,000 in the region of . The home of the University of Colorado, the city has a reputation for progressive values and outdoor recreation.

Hamlet
Photo: Don O’Brien, CC BY 2.0.
is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place located in and governed by , , . The CDP is a part of the . is situated 3 miles northeast of Sommers–Bausch Observatory.

Sommers–Bausch Observatory

Latitude
40.00368° or 40° 0′ 13″ north
Longitude
-105.26295° or 105° 15′ 47″ west
Elevation
5,404 feet (1,647 metres)
Operator
University of Colorado Boulder
Open location code
85GP2P3P+FR
Open­Street­Map ID
way 46938893
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­university
Open­Street­Map feature
man_made=­observatory
Geo­Names ID
6340970
Wiki­data ID
Q7560466
This page is based on OpenStreetMap, GeoNames, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons, and Wikipedia.
We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.

Satellite Map

Discover Sommers–Bausch Observatory from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
© Stadia Maps, Airbus DS, CNES, PlanetObserver, and Copernicus

In Other Languages

From Dutch to Japanese—“Sommers–Bausch Observatory” goes by many names.
  • Dutch: “Sommers-Bausch Observatorium”
  • Egyptian Arabic: “مرصد سومرز-بوش”
  • Japanese: “サマーズ＝バウシュ天文台”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Central Boulder - University Hill and East Aurora.

Nearby Places

Explore places such as Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences Shed and Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences Building.

Colorado: Must-Visit Destinations

Delve into Denver, Colorado Springs, Boulder, and Aurora.

Curious Buildings to Discover

Uncover intriguing buildings from every corner of the globe.
About Mapcarta. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors and available under the Open Database License". Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license, except for photos, directions, and the map. Description text is based on the Wikipedia page “Sommers–Bausch Observatory”. Photo: MECU, CC BY-SA 3.0.