Charles Ross spent 50 years building the Star Axis naked-eye observatory in New Mexico

Star Axis, Charles Ross’s long-running naked-eye observatory in New Mexico, is still in the fundraising stage.

The official website says the site will not open to the general public for several more years.

Limited contributor visits are being offered for June through September 2026, tied to donations.

The project’s future access and long-term pricing model remain uncertain.