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Kitt Peak National Observatory
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Michael
April 10, 2021
Kitt Peak National Observatory (KPNO), part of the National Optical Astronomy Observatory (NOAO), supports the most diverse collection of astronomical observatories on Earth for nighttime optical and infrared astronomy and daytime study of the Sun. Sharing the mountaintop site with the National Solar Observatory, KPNO, founded in 1958, operates three major nighttime telescopes and hosts the facilities of consortia which operate 22 optical telescopes and two radio telescopes. (See the Tenant Observatories list.) Kitt Peak is located 56 miles southwest of Tucson, AZ, in the Schuk Toak District on the Tohono O'odham Nation and has a Visitor Center open daily to the public.
Kitt Peak National Observatory (KPNO), part of the National Optical Astronomy Observatory (NOAO), supports the most diverse collection of astronomical observatories on Earth for nighttime optical and infrared astronomy and daytime study of the Sun. Sharing the mountaintop site with the National Sola…
Molly
April 6, 2021
The Kitt Peak National Observatory is a United States astronomical observatory located on Kitt Peak of the Quinlan Mountains in the Arizona-Sonoran Desert on the Tohono O'odham Nation, 44 miles west-southwest of Thunderbird Suite.
Twila
November 13, 2019
World's largest Astronomical Observatory. Visitor Center. Elev. 6875' Often 15-20 degrees cooler. West of the city on Hwy. 86. Approx. 1 hour from my location. Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy the great daytime views! Daytime guided tours. Evening stargazing programs with dinner available by advanced reservation. Admission is free to the Visitor Center and observatory grounds. Fees for arranged tours. Visitor Center Hours: Monday - Sunday 9 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. noao.edu/kpvc/ for detailed information
World's largest Astronomical Observatory. Visitor Center. Elev. 6875' Often 15-20 degrees cooler. West of the city on Hwy. 86. Approx. 1 hour from my location. Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy the great daytime views! Daytime guided tours. Evening stargazing programs with dinner available by adv…
Bill
October 11, 2019
A great place for star gazing. Clear skies most of the year make this a destination for those who seek to see more of the universe.
Debbie
October 9, 2019
Welcome to Kitt Peak National Observatory, home to one of the largest arrays of optical and radio telescopes in the world. In addition to conducting ground-breaking astronomical research, the Visitor Center programs are open to you through daytime guided tours and a variety of evening stargazing programs. Explore this website to see what’s right for you. Please note, no one may visit after dark for any purpose unless registered for one of our evening programs. The Visitor Center is open from 9:00 AM to 3:45 PM for daytime visitors and volunteer-led tours. The Visitor Center is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. Sometimes it is closed due to unforeseen circumstances, such as environmental events, that are beyond control, so please check before ascending the mountain. noao.edu/kpno
Welcome to Kitt Peak National Observatory, home to one of the largest arrays of optical and radio telescopes in the world. In addition to conducting ground-breaking astronomical research, the Visitor Center programs are open to you through daytime guided tours and a variety of evening stargazing pro…
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Tucson, AZ