The mission of the visitor center is to inspire a sense of wonder and awe about the Universe through exhibits, daytime tours, and nighttime public …
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Feb 4, 2025
As a beginning amateur astronomer with limited resources and access to equipment, this was an amazing experience. My friends (who know even less than I do on "how to see the night sky") and I were t…Full review by Paula W
Feb 3, 2025
We wanted to do one of the night observation tours but they were booked two weeks out, so plan ahead! We took all three day tours and it was extremely informative. Marsha was our guide on all and s…Full review by Bob B
Jan 29, 2025
We took part in the evening program on Monday, January 27, 2025. We had no idea what to expect and in the end, so glad we went. The staff was fantastic, knowledgeable, and really love their job, an…Full review by Debbie L
There is a required time to arrive for the night program but if we are late ( arriving at Phoenix Airport 2 pm in late December) will they let us in? I’m awaiting response from KPNO
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I believe you can get in up to before the actual sunset time but after that you aren’t allowed to drive up the mountain. They are super fussy about stray light spoiling their data gathering. …
I believe you can get in up to before the actual sunset time but after that you aren’t allowed to drive up the mountain. They are super fussy about stray light spoiling their data gathering. That’s why they like everyone up there in plenty of time before sunset.
Hi, Angie. What would you like to know about this attraction? Having read some reviews I am a little concerned about driving down the mountain?
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Hi Angie. Traveling alongside the mountain to get to the Observatory was scary. Its not a straight road. Desending down the peak was not as scary. If u are afraid of heights or not …
Hi Angie. Traveling alongside the mountain to get to the Observatory was scary. Its not a straight road. Desending down the peak was not as scary. If u are afraid of heights or not a calm driver forget even going.
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