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Discover, learn, and capture real images of space – all from home.

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Observation of C/2025 R3 PanStarrs
Observation of Trifid Nebula (M20)
Observation of the eruption at Piton de la Fournaise
Observation of Silver Coin Galaxy (NGC 253)
Observation of Eagle Nebula (M16)

Get Started in 3 Steps

Access. Capture. Explore.
Step 1
Redeem your Free access
Claim your free observer membership on Slooh, courtesy of the Center of Science and Industry.
Step 2
Capture your First Image
Take a snapshot from the live telescope and satellite feeds — your first image of space, yours to keep.
Step 3
Explore and Go Deeper
Watch live shows, complete quests, and share your discoveries with the community.

Discover What's Possible with Slooh

Everything you need to explore is here
Telescope
Live Telescope Access
Watch real-time feeds from professional telescopes in Chile, Australia, and the Canary Islands.
Jupiter rotating
Capture Real Images
Take snapshots of galaxies, nebulae, planets, and more. They’re yours to keep and share.
Poster of Kepler's Third Law of Planetary Motion
Guided Quests
Follow fun, structured exploration activities that teach you about the cosmos.
Community
Community & Events
Join live star parties, meet astronomers, and share discoveries with other explorers.

Have an hour or twenty? Take in the mesmerizing views from Slooh's live feeds of space.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I do with a free Observer account?

With the Slooh Observer access, you’ll have access to:

  • Telescope and satellite live feeds to snap images from.
    Pro tip: turn on the telescope live feed in the background for a meditative moment. Or, watch for clouds from satellites to see how they impact Earth Observation.
  • Observer members have access to a curated selection of Slooh's learning activities, called Quests including lunar, solar, and collection Quests. To find them, navigate to All Quests, filter by Learning Progressions, and select Observer Data Collection Quests.
    Pro tip: use your image snaps to complete your Quests!
  • Join a Community of stargazers! The Slooh community share their Observations for all to see and learn from.
    Pro tip: Check out the leaderboards and Hall of Fame
  • A specialized workspace. Meet other people from your local community there and share Observations.
    Guides, which are like your own personal astronomy trail guides.
    Pro tip: every object guide includes Observations of that object to check out!
How do I capture an image?
  1. Login to your account
  2. Go to the telescopes tab
  3. Click on any Watch Live button
  4. Click the camera icon at the top to snap an image and save it to your photos!
Which Quests do I have access to?

You get access to a special set of Observer quests. To access them:

  1. Login to your account
  2. Go to https://app.slooh.com/quests
  3. Click Learning Progressions and find "Observer: Data Collection Quests"
When are the telescopes online?

Slooh's telescopes are located in the Canary Islands, Chile, and Australia, allowing for coverage of both hemispheres. You can check which telescopes are online by clicking on the Telescopes tab to see the status. If a telescope is offline, click on the name to go to the Telescope page. There, you can check when it will open and the weather at the site.

What do I earn with Gravity Points?

Gravity Points advance you through Slooh's levels. Members who accumulate badges and Gravity Points can earn achievement badges and awards.

How can I earn Gravity Points?

Slooh members earn Gravity Points (GP) for a variety of actions on the app. You can earn GP by:

  • Snapping an image
  • Completing a Quest
  • Sharing an Observation to a Workspace or by email or social media
  • Replying and commenting on Observations in your Workspace
  • Resharing an Observation
  • Having other community members "like" your Observations
Special Offer for COSI Members

Choose Your Experience

The universe is now within reach. Enjoy complimentary Observer access from the Center of Science and Industry, or step up to Explorer to command the telescope, schedule your own observations, and unlock the full Slooh experience.

Observer

FREE
Start Free
Dashboard and live telescope views
Telescope and Satellite snapshots
Community access and guides
Gravity Points, badges, and leaderboard
Reshare community observations
Special offer for COSI Members

Explorer

$35/year
$49.95 /year
30% off for COSI Members
Upgrade to Explorer
Everything in Observer, plus:
Unlimited Quest learning activities, including educator guides and lesson plans
Standard telescope scheduling
Satellite scheduling
Post Observations and comments
Cancel anytime. No equipment to buy or return. Your images and collections stay yours forever.