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
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:009:009:009:009:009:009:00
Closed15:4515:4515:4515:4515:4515:4515:45
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Cost
Adult$3.50
Child 12 & under$2.00
Child 6 & underFREE
Tips
Tours are given at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 1:30 p.m. and last about one hour.
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Attractions Near Kitt Peak National Observatory, Arizona - Old West