Kitt Peak National Observatory |
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950 N Cherry Ave Tucson, AZ 85719(520) 318-8000 |
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Located high above the Sonoran Desert on the Tohono O’odham Reservation, the observatory features the world’s largest collection of optical telescopes. Kitt Peak includes 22 telescopes and represents eight astronomical research institutions. The facility holds special night programs throughout the year.
Open daily 9:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.; Guided tours daily 10:00 a.m.; 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Adults $4; Children (6-12) $2.50; Children under 6 are free.
Hotels
Four Points by Sheraton Tucson University Plaza, 0.3 miles from Kitt Peak National Observatory Tucson Marriott University Park, 0.6 miles from Kitt Peak National Observatory
