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Each person here is honored with an object in the night sky. Hover over one, or tap it, to see who and why.

Everyone on the wall

In loving memory ofPatricia Searfoss · the Orion Nebula (M42)She inspired me my whole life to be an astronomer, and to share that with the people around me.

In honor ofDonald Searfoss · the Great Cluster in Hercules (M13)Who built the campground I grew up around, and the observatory is named after.

In honor ofThurston Adams · the Andromeda Galaxy (M31)Who built the house the observatory is connected to, and bought this site in such a nice dark location so many years ago.

In honor ofLaniana Searfoss · the Ring Nebula (M57)Who listened to every step of how it worked, all these years.

In honor ofAriella Searfoss · JupiterWho is bravely exploring more of the world every year.

In honor ofAmelia Benouardia · SaturnWho has played in and explored the observatory from its very start.

In honor ofYassine Benouardia · the MoonWhose ideas come as fast as the speed of light.

In honor ofLeslie Searfoss · the Lagoon Nebula (M8)Who stood with me at the very start.

In honor ofRob O'Connell · the Crab Nebula (M1)Who listens to my every brainstorm.

In honor ofBrian Lydon · the Trifid Nebula (M20)Whose skilled hands make the whole place shine.

In honor ofEd, Darren and Isaac · the Eagle Nebula (M16)Who repaired every inch of the place in 2026.