The mission of the visitor center is to inspire a sense of wonder and awe about the Universe through exhibits, daytime tours, and nighttime public …
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Dec 5, 2024
Absolutely feel in love with this place. We went on the 1 cloudy night of the year in Tucson and was slightly bummed out about it as we weren’t able to look at stars through a telescope. Whoever, Tra… Full review by Veronnica A
Dec 4, 2024
Kitt Peak is wonderful. A national treasure that is finding more and more about the place we live. Hope it continues to receive the funding it needs in this crazy environment. But, this isn't about K… Full review by MikeB1952
Nov 29, 2024
Our group signed up for the 10 AM tour of the Solar Telescope, including sandwiches for lunch. Our docent (Don) was terrific. He gave us a historical perspective on the observatory an a detailed de… Full review by happyhikersNewJersey
There is a required time to arrive for the night program but if we are late ( arriving at Phoenix Airport 2 pm in late December) will they let us in? I’m awaiting response from KPNO
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I believe you can get in up to before the actual sunset time but after that you aren’t allowed to drive up the mountain. They are super fussy about stray light spoiling their data gathering. …
I believe you can get in up to before the actual sunset time but after that you aren’t allowed to drive up the mountain. They are super fussy about stray light spoiling their data gathering. That’s why they like everyone up there in plenty of time before sunset.
Hi, Angie. What would you like to know about this attraction? Having read some reviews I am a little concerned about driving down the mountain?
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Hi Angie. Traveling alongside the mountain to get to the Observatory was scary. Its not a straight road. Desending down the peak was not as scary. If u are afraid of heights or not …
Hi Angie. Traveling alongside the mountain to get to the Observatory was scary. Its not a straight road. Desending down the peak was not as scary. If u are afraid of heights or not a calm driver forget even going.
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As of 1 October 2019, all National Science Foundation-funded ground-based nighttime optical and infrared astronomical research facilities operate together in one organization …
As of 1 October 2019, all National Science Foundation-funded ground-based nighttime optical and infrared astronomical research facilities operate together in one organization called NSF’s NOIRLab (National...
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