Visit the Hopservatory

Located at Worthy Brewing | 495 NE Bellevue Drive, Bend, OR

The Hopservatory is open for public night sky viewings every

Thursday 7-8pm

Friday and Saturday 7-9pm

Our 16-inch, research-grade telescope in the third-floor dome allows us to view distant planets, galaxies, star clusters, nebulae and, of course, the moon! We also offer private tours, school field trips and seasonal solar viewing. Scroll down for more information.

Hopservatory Programs

Public Night Sky Viewing

Public viewings are an open house, first-come first-served format; no reservation required. Climb the stairs or ride the elevator up to our third-story dome to stargaze with our Hopservatory guide. Dome capacity is limited, so expect a short wait on busy nights.

Suggested donation of $5/person (cash and card accepted).

Private Tours

We also offer private tours for a more intimate experience with the night sky. Book a guided private tour any time outside of public viewing hours by emailing info@worthygardenclub.org.

Fees start at $250/hour for up to 20 people, with an additional cost for groups larger than 20.

School Field Trips

Worthy Garden Club can host your school or summer camp group for an educational field trip (paired with or without a garden activity)! We ask for a $25-50 donation if possible, but are committed to maintaining accessibility for educational programming.

Email info@worthygardenclub.org for field trip inquiries.

Solar Viewing

Our mobile Hydrogen Alpha telescope allows us to safely view the burning hydrogen gas of the sun, and we're sometimes treated to solar flares and sunspots! We offer seasonal solar viewing at special events in the summer.

Check back soon for our 2025 schedule.

FAQs

What can I expect to see through the telescope?

Depending on the time of year, you’ll be able to see specific planets, the moon, stars, nebulae and the occasional galaxy. The beauty of a galaxy paired with mountainous views makes for an incredible sight. Visitors will tell you it’s a can’t miss. Talk with our knowledgeable guide and feel free to make a special request to turn the telescope towards something specific.

What if it's cloudy?

In the event of inclement weather, we provide additional visual aids like slideshows and live streams from other observatories. Private tours are contacted directly in the event of cloudy conditions. Chances are, if it's cloudy outside your window, we'll have less-than-optimal viewing at the Hopservatory. Check out the Clear Sky Chart to view current conditions.

Is there an entrance fee to visit the Hopservatory?

We don't charge admission on public viewing nights, but we do suggest a $5 donation per person for anyone over the age of 5. If you don't have cash, we have a square reader for card payments inside the observatory, or you can donate via PayPal at the bottom of our home page. All proceeds directly benefit Worthy Garden Club's science programs and initiatives.

Can I bring beer into the Hopservatory?

Yes, we are located at a brewery, but no, beer is not allowed in the dome. Telescopes are expensive!

Take a Virtual Tour of the Hopservatory

The Transporter Room

Your journey to the great beyond begins here. Sitting at the base of the Hopservatory, the transporter room is decorated with beautiful mosaic tiling depicting the wonders of our universe: speeding comets, space ships and planets. The center mosaic column (which supports the telescope two stories above) portrays the beauty of our planet and marbleized Venetian plaster walls replicate a slice of Earth as it rises from the core up through the terrestrial strata towards the stars and beyond, inspired by Van Gogh’s Starry Night.