Observer's Bunk

Simple twin bunks for astrophotographers who plan to spend the night at the telescope anyway.

Sleeps

Sleeps

2

Bed

Bed

Twin bunks

Window faces

Window faces

The pier pads behind the dome

In the room

In the room

Power at your own pier pad, dew heaters, a quiet workspace for processing

From, per night

From, per night

$240

The bunk room is built for people who bring their own gear. It opens straight onto the pier pads behind the north dome, each with power, a table and a windbreak.

Inside you get two bunks, a desk for processing, fast internet and a coffee machine that is never switched off. Breakfast can be moved to noon.

Good for: astrophotographers, observing clubs and anyone on a budget.

Vellan Mesa

Vellan Mesa

An observatory lodge on a high desert mesa in far West Texas. Five rooms, two domes, no streetlights.

Contact

Ranch Road 1837, Presidio County, Texas. The last 11 miles are gravel.

Every light on this site is red. So is every light at the lodge after dark.

Every light on this site is red. So is every light at the lodge after dark.

© 2026 Vellan Mesa

© 2026 Vellan Mesa

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