Skyland Stargazers (SSG) Observatory

The Skyland Stargazers Observatory was constructed in the fall of 1999, making it one of the earlier additions to the growing collection of observatories at the UACNJ site. It houses a 14-inch Celestron Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope on an equatorial mount, a capable and versatile instrument well suited for both visual observing and imaging across a wide range of astronomical targets.

The observatory is a joint project of the Skyland Stargazers and the North Jersey Astronomical Group (NJAG), two of our long-standing member clubs. Both clubs have been active contributors to public programs at Jenny Jump and bring their members and expertise to the site throughout the observing season.