Kitt Peak National Observatory
Stargazing with astronomers
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This is a "must see" for all ages. Plan in advance for the night observation package. Dress warmly for the temp is cold high up the mountain. If you arrive early there is a box meal and then the fun begins. We got to watch a mountain sunset which is not what you would expect. The guides keep you moving and teach you about sky watching. It was an awesome experience
Reviewed by: CATHY from on May 07 2009
Absolutely amazing. The night tour is very neat. It's far from everything which is a pain when there's an accident on the only road in or out, but you couldn't see any of the stars we saw if it weren't so far from city lights.
Reviewed by: Joelle from on Apr 02 2008
For a long time I passed this place and wanted to see it close and look inside it. Twenty years later and I finally get to do so. I cannot wait!
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Mar 04 2008
The observatory was really interesting, full of animated information for children and adults alike. Wow, just a really friendly enviroment to learn about what's "out their".
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jan 26 2008
I love the drive there.But the fun started when i arrived and entered and experienced science like never before. I would deffiently go back!
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Sep 22 2007
Kitt Peak is high enough in elevation to be somewhat of a retreat from the hot summer weather. It is interesting to walk around the facilities and see the telescopes. Unfortunately, you can not go inside.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on May 17 2007
If you are anywhere even close to Arizona, you won't regret changing your plans to include a visit to Kitt Peak. Make reservations for the Nightly Observing Program about two months in advance if you are planning on coming on a weekend night. The tour groups are small (which is a good thing) and those nights fill up fast. I've done the NOP 4 times in the last year and I'm always looking forward to my next visit.
Reviewed by: Melony from on Apr 05 2007
The night tours are EXCELLENT. Looking through the 21" telescope at amazing start clusters really gave me a nice perspective on how small we are in the universe. The tour was entertaining and worth every cent.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Aug 22 2004
Stargazing with astronomers
Back to Kitt Peak National Observatory
This is a "must see" for all ages. Plan in advance for the night observation package. Dress warmly for the temp is cold high up the mountain. If you arrive early there is a box meal and then the fun begins. We got to watch a mountain sunset which is not what you would expect. The guides keep you moving and teach you about sky watching. It was an awesome experience
Reviewed by: CATHY from on May 07 2009
Absolutely amazing. The night tour is very neat. It's far from everything which is a pain when there's an accident on the only road in or out, but you couldn't see any of the stars we saw if it weren't so far from city lights.
Reviewed by: Joelle from on Apr 02 2008
For a long time I passed this place and wanted to see it close and look inside it. Twenty years later and I finally get to do so. I cannot wait!
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Mar 04 2008
The observatory was really interesting, full of animated information for children and adults alike. Wow, just a really friendly enviroment to learn about what's "out their".
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jan 26 2008
I love the drive there.But the fun started when i arrived and entered and experienced science like never before. I would deffiently go back!
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Sep 22 2007
Kitt Peak is high enough in elevation to be somewhat of a retreat from the hot summer weather. It is interesting to walk around the facilities and see the telescopes. Unfortunately, you can not go inside.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on May 17 2007
If you are anywhere even close to Arizona, you won't regret changing your plans to include a visit to Kitt Peak. Make reservations for the Nightly Observing Program about two months in advance if you are planning on coming on a weekend night. The tour groups are small (which is a good thing) and those nights fill up fast. I've done the NOP 4 times in the last year and I'm always looking forward to my next visit.
Reviewed by: Melony from on Apr 05 2007
The night tours are EXCELLENT. Looking through the 21" telescope at amazing start clusters really gave me a nice perspective on how small we are in the universe. The tour was entertaining and worth every cent.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Aug 22 2004
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