Kitt Peak National Observatory

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Kitt Peak National Observatory Description

45mi/73km southwest of Tucson, on Kitt Peak, high in the mountains of the Sonora Desert, is the Kitt Peak Observatory, one of the most important astronomical stations in the world, with 18 telescopes, including a giant solar telescope, and a museum.

Hobbies & Activities category: Astronomical observatory or site

Address

Kitt Peak National Observatory
950 North Cherry Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85719-4933
United States
Phone 1 (520) 318-8000
Fax 1 (520) 318-8360

http://www.noao.edu/kpno/

Hours



Open	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00
Closed	15:45	15:45	15:45	15:45	15:45	15:45	15:45

Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1) Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November) Christmas - Christian (December 25)