Kitt Peak National Observatory

Stargazing with astronomers

950 North Cherry Avenue
Highway 86 and Junction 386
Tucson, AZ
86534

Neighborhood: Far West

Phone: +1 520 318 8726
Fax: +1 520 318 8451
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Southern Arizona's clear skies are ideal to host the world's largest observatory. Located 56 miles southwest of Tucson on top of a rugged mountain range, Kitt Peak features the world's largest collection of telescopes and frequently contributes to important astronomical discoveries. The observatory is open to the public.

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Just fantastic
This is a "must see" for all ages. Plan in advance for the night observation package. Dress warmly...
Reviewed by:CATHY from on May 07 2009


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Night Observation
Absolutely amazing. The night tour is very neat. It's far from everything which is a pain when t...
Reviewed by:Joelle from on Apr 02 2008


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Awesome observatory!
For a long time I passed this place and wanted to see it close and look inside it. Twenty years lat...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from on Mar 04 2008



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