Project Role :
Co-Founder, Design Lead, Construction Documents, Project Manager, and Interior Design.
Observatory Founder & Consultant :
Astronomer Dr. Samuel Singer.
Partner Architect :
Farmer Payne Architects.
OCTOBER 2022
Structural Enigeer Jeffrey Hobson PE
Steel Fabrication by TRC Fabrication
Video by Blake Cuilla Productions
AUGUST 2023
24ft Diameter Ash Dome Install
OCTOBER 2023
1-Meter Planwave (PW1000) Telescope Install
Observatory Systems – Paul Gardner
Planewave – Cameron Vittiglio & Josh Person
Project History
Snow King Mountain Observatory was envisioned by Jackson Astronomer Dr. Samuel Singer in 2014. Dr. Singer met Jakub Galczynski in 2015 and the two would design the Snow King Observatory – Schematic Set for Max Chapman, Owner of Snow King Mountain Resort.
Samuel would spend years promoting the Snow King Mountain Observatory efforts through his non-profit Wyoming Stargazing. In parallel, Samuel and Jakub would research observatory design and specifications. Snow King Observatory was presented at public events such as the Grand Teton National Park, Rendezvous Park, Center for the Arts, Snow King Mountain Resort, and Town of Jackson Building.
In 2021, the Town of Jackson approved Snow King’s Master Plan which included the Snow King Mountain Observatory. At the time, Jakub Galczynski was a Project Manager at Farmer Payne Architects. Soon after Jakub would leave the team and form his own practice. The two develop the project in partnership. Galczynski LLC roles and responsibilities include Lead Design, Drafting all Construction Documents, and Project Manager. Galczynski LLC is responsible for Interior Design drawings and specifications.
After a century-long design and construction endeavor, Snow King Mountain Observatory will begin its new chapter on June 1st, 2024 – Opening Day.
2015 – 2021 Design Team :
Dr.Samuel Singer and Jakub Galczynski
2021 – 2024 Project Credit
General Manager : Ryan Stanley , Snow King Mountain Resort
Construction Manager : Jeff Golightly , Snow King Mountain Resort
Architect : Jamie Farmer AIA , Farmer Payne Architects
Project Lead & Interior Design : Jakub Galczynski , Galczynski LLC
Structural Engineer : Jeffrey Hobson PE , Tectonic Design
MEP : Joe Serre PE, Charlie Joy PE, Sami Sanderson EIT, Katie Sanderson EIT, Energy-1
Civil Engineer : Dave Dufault PE , Nelson Engineering
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