Shovels and Stars: Cielo Centro Groundbreaking and Development Updates
Friday, November 21st, 2025
4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
UNM-Taos Klauer Campus
Come celebrate the groundbreaking on Phase 1 of the Cielo Centro amphitheater and learn about the future development plans of the observatory.
4 p.m. — Groundbreaking Ceremony
Celebrate the start of Cielo Centro’s Phase 1 construction.
4:30 p.m. — Beyond the Groundbreaking: Next Steps for Cielo Centro
Learn about:
- Phase 1 and future development plans
- The Dobsonian telescope and observatory design
- The observatory’s work with New Mexico Dark Skies
- The growing space economy and workforce in New Mexico
- How Cielo Centro will provide education and opportunity for New Mexico
5:45 p.m. — Guided Star Party
Led by astronomy professor Colin Nicholls.
Help us break ground, discover what’s next for Cielo Centro, and enjoy a spectacular night of stargazing under the Taos sky.
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