Saddleback College Observatory

Designed.

Automated.

Customized.

Sea West built the observatory to allow students to gain hands-on experience and conduct astronomical research. 

 

About the observatory

The Saddleback College Observatory is located on its campus in Mission Viejo, California, and was a part of the construction of its Advanced Technology and Applied Science building in 2014. The observatory was built to allow students to gain hands-on experience and conduct astronomical research.

  Dome

Dome

18.5′ Ash-Dome

 

Astrophotography

Astrophotography

Research

Research

Visual Observing

Visual Observing

 

Wheelchair accessible

Wheelchair Accessible

 

Dome

Dome
18.5′ Ash-Dome

Visual Observing

Visual Observing

Research

Research

Astrophotography

Astrophotography

Wheelchair accessible

Wheelchair Accessible

Project Scope

Sea West partnered with Saddleback College to supply and install an 18.5’ Ash-Dome for the new observatory. Sea West consulted with campus facilities to ensure the facility met ADA compliance for allowing access to all individuals visiting the observatory.

 

 

 

Jackson College Observatory
Saddleback College Observatory

partners

Sea West partnered with C.W. Driver for the construction of the observatory along with the Advanced Technology and Applied Science building.

 

 

 

Thank you to our team of partners and vendors! 

C.W. Driver

Advanced Technology and Applied Science