Proposed sites

Why in Brooklyn? Why in Prospect Park?

As a borough of 2.6 million inhabitants embedded in a city of 8 million and a metropolitan area of 20 million, Brooklyn is an ideal location for a public observatory dedicated to education and entertainment. There is no other such facility in Brooklyn, and even through all of NYC, options for stargazing are extremely limited. Prospect Park is centrally located in Brooklyn, is a darker site than most other borough locations and already is a center for public education and entertainment.

Where in Prospect Park?

A number of possible sites for an observatory building have been identified. Click on each, below, for further information:

Grassy knoll behind Grand Army Plaza Library
Nearest Address: Central Library, 10 Grand Army Plaza
Coordinates: 40.671745, -73.966948

Brooklyn Botanic Garden Cherry Esplanade, North End
Nearest Address: BBG: 990 Washington Ave
Coordinates: 40.669605, -73.964267

Grassy Knoll between PP Dispatch Garage and Bandshell
Nearest Address: 62 West Drive
Coordinates: 40.663833, -73.976028

Grassy Knoll due South of PP Picnic House, before 52 West Drive Building
Nearest Address: 49 Brooklyn-Queens Greenway
Coordinates: 40.664393, -73.972361

Nethermead, near PP Boathouse
Nearest Address: 101 East Drive
Coordinates: 40.661063, -73.968495