Space & Astronomy

Name: Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter: SkyNights StarGazing Program
Start: 2026-05-02T17:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-05-02T22:00:00-07:00
Location: Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter

May 2026
Highlands Center for Natural History: Natural History Book Club – “The Wild Dark: Finding the Night Sky in the Age of Light” by Craig Childs

May 1
@ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Highlands Center for Natural History 1375 S. Walker Rd., Prescott, AZ, United States

Sitting in the Highlands Center ramada while the wind rustles through the ponderosa pine needles and a robin chirps, there is a moment of silent contemplation. Natural history is complicated – personal and universal at the same time. Our Natural History book club met beginning in 2021 and the discussions occasionally resulted in these special... View Article

Free
The University of Arizona: Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab Tour

May 1
@ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

The University of Arizona Steward Observatory 933 N. Cherry Ave., Tucson, AZ, United States

Explore the cutting-edge of astronomical innovation on this 90-minute guided tour of the Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab at the University of Arizona. Learn how pioneering engineering, optical science, and precision manufacturing come together to create the world’s largest and most advanced telescope mirrors—each 8.4 meters (27 feet) in diameter. Located beneath the U of A’s football... View Article

$20 – $25
The University of Arizona: Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab Tour

May 1
@ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

The University of Arizona Steward Observatory 933 N. Cherry Ave., Tucson, AZ, United States

Explore the cutting-edge of astronomical innovation on this 90-minute guided tour of the Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab at the University of Arizona. Learn how pioneering engineering, optical science, and precision manufacturing come together to create the world’s largest and most advanced telescope mirrors—each 8.4 meters (27 feet) in diameter. Located beneath the U of A’s football... View Article

$20 – $25
Lowell Observatory: Orbits Curiosity Early Learners Camp – Sun: Energy from the Sun

May 2
@ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Lowell Observatory 1400 W. Mars Hill Rd., Flagstaff, AZ, United States

Children will construct and launch a hot air balloon and will also build a device to harness the power of the Sun. Fun and Learning with STEAM Created for children ages 3 to 6, these activity-based, hands-on camps explore science and include STEAM elements. Camps are usually held on the first and third Saturdays of... View Article

$20 – $25
Arizona State University: THE EDGE OF EXPLORATION – OUR GALACTIC NEIGHBORHOOD

May 2
@ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Arizona State University Marston Exploration Theater 781 S. Terrace Rd., Tempe, AZ, United States

Astrophotography has produced many iconic images of fantastic skyscapes. Roiling colorful clouds gas and dust suggest cataclysmic events on a massive scale. This program will ask the questions: " Where are these objects in our galaxy?" and "What do they tell us about the forces that shape the space around us?"

$10.74 – $14.99
Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter: SkyNights StarGazing Program

May 2
@ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter 9800 Ski Run Rd. Mt., Lemmon, AZ, United States

Explore the night skies from the summit of Mt. Lemmon using Arizona's LARGEST publicly available telescopes! Under the guidance of a professional, visitors will enjoy a brief astronomy lecture, a light dinner, and an exclusive opportunity to observe astronomical objects and phenomena. This five-hour program starts 2 hours before sunset and accommodates up to 28... View Article

$62.50 – $88.50

Space & Astronomy

May 2026

Highlands Center for Natural History: Natural History Book Club – “The Wild Dark: Finding the Night Sky in the Age of Light” by Craig Childs

The University of Arizona: Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab Tour

The University of Arizona: Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab Tour

Lowell Observatory: Orbits Curiosity Early Learners Camp – Sun: Energy from the Sun

Arizona State University: THE EDGE OF EXPLORATION – OUR GALACTIC NEIGHBORHOOD

Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter: SkyNights StarGazing Program

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