Kitt Peak is the site of the most diverse collection of astronomical observatories on Earth, including nighttime optical and infrared telescopes and daytime solar telescopes. Learn about …

Kitt Peak National Observatory is open 7 days a week! Book your Guided Daytime and nighttime tickets here ! Founded in 1958, Kitt Peak National Observatory is home to one of the largest …

May 18, 1999 · Mr. Jeff Henrikson, Public Outreach Program Coordinator for the Kitt Peak National Observatory, discussed the history and activities of the Observatory. It was the first …

Mar 11, 2024 · Learn about the history, telescopes and research of the first national optical observatory in the U.S. Find out how to visit the observatory and see the night sky with four …

Travel with us to Kitt Peak National Observatory, located at 7,000’ (2100 m) in the Quinlan Mountains, for this very special evening. With 23 optical and two radio telescopes, it is the …

Kitt Peak National Observatory (KPNO) is home to one of the largest arrays of optical and radio telescopes in the world. Daily daytime guided tours take guests inside cutting-edge facilities …

From high atop Kitt Peak you will experience the night sky while professional astronomers work in the observatories all around you. This four-hour program is an introduction and sampler for …

Kitt Peak National Observatory (KPNO), astronomical observatory located on the Papago Indian Reservation 50 miles (80 km) southwest of Tucson, Ariz., U.S., at an elevation of 6,888 feet …

Jun 17, 2024 · Learn about the history, significance, and activities of Kitt Peak National Observatory, a major center for astronomy in Arizona. Find out how to visit the Visitor Center, …

Founded in 1958, Kitt Peak National Observatory is home to one of the largest arrays of optical and radio telescopes in the world.

Each tour - led by one of our friendly and knowledgeable docents - visits one of Kitt Peak's iconic research telescopes. (Telescopes are occasionally closed to the public for maintenance. The …

The National Solar Observatory (NSO) is a United States federally funded research and development center to advance the knowledge of the physics of the Sun.NSO studies the Sun …

The exclusive Overnight Telescope Observing Program gives you the full observatory experience and makes up to 4 guests visiting astronomers at Kitt Peak. Book your tickets on our website …

The Kitt Peak National Observatory is of significant importance and interest to scientists, community members, and visitors. Located 56 miles southwest of Tucson, Arizona KPNO is …

Established in 1964 and in its sixth decade of operations, the Kitt Peak Visitor Center has been enjoyed by more than two million people. Our guests experience the largest and most diverse …

5 days ago · It was constructed, and is operated, with funding from the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science. DESI is mounted on the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) …

5 days ago · DESI is mounted on the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Nicholas U. Mayall 4-meter Telescope at the NSF Kitt Peak National Observatory, a Program of NSF NOIRLab. …