This 90-minute tour provides a unique opportunity to learn how innovative engineering and optical technology melds with manufacturing techniques to produce the largest and most advanced giant (8.4 meters / 27 ft) telescope mirrors in the world on the University of Arizona campus. Visitors will see the unparalleled technology and revolutionary processes in making the...
Enjoy a captivating experience at the heart of our mountaintop observatory with our guided daytime tours! Discover the rich history of our unique site, from its origins as a Cold...
Enjoy a captivating experience at the heart of our mountaintop observatory with our guided daytime tours! Discover the rich history of our unique site, from its origins as a Cold War early warning radar station to its current role as a leading astronomical research facility. Our knowledgeable guides will lead you on a 90-minute walking...
Messengers of Time and Space takes you on a thrilling journey through the dynamic universe. Discover how cutting-edge observatories like Gemini and Rubin capture real-time cosmic events—from exploding stars to...
Take a guided journey through the Solar System and explore what makes each planet unique—from Jupiter’s giant storms to Saturn’s rings. We’ll also visit moons, asteroids, and the Milky Way...
In honor of the anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, we will explore the discoveries that have been made on our Moon, as well as many other moons within...
Discover what makes southern Arizona, particularly Tucson, so important to the field of Astronomy. Are you looking for a summer science adventure? Come learn more about astronomy and how you can play a role as a citizen scientist. This educational experience is open to all ages and backgrounds, no experience required - just a sense...
Join Dr. Gerard van Belle on a journey through some of the most extreme environments on Earth—the tallest mountains, driest deserts, and darkest skies in the U.S.—all in pursuit of the sharpest views of the cosmos. As an expert in building some of the world’s largest telescope systems, Dr. van Belle is now setting his...