Patterson Observatory: Free Observation Night
Public Night is held once a month on the Thursday nearest first quarter moon. Observing starts a half hour after sunset. The event is weather dependent and is canceled in...
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Patterson Observatory at the University of Arizona Sierra Vista Campus 1140 Colombo Ave., Sierra Vista, AZ, United States
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Lowell Observatory: Private Group Stargazing
Lowell Observatory 1400 W. Mars Hill Rd., Flagstaff, AZ, United StatesExperience the universe up-close with our state-of-the-art 24-inch Dyer Telescope. This private, personalized expedition across the stars lasts 75 minutes and offers an exclusive opportunity to view the cosmos through...
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The University of Arizona: Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab Tour
The University of Arizona Steward Observatory 933 N. Cherry Ave., Tucson, AZ, United StatesExplore 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...
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Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter: SkyNights StarGazing Program
Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter 9800 Ski Run Rd. Mt., Lemmon, AZ, United StatesExplore 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...
$62.50 – $88.50 -
Lowell Observatory: Worlds Revealed Speaker Series – International Year of Planetary Defense with Dr. Lori Pigue
Lowell Observatory 1400 W. Mars Hill Rd., Flagstaff, AZ, United StatesWhat’s in a name? More importantly, how do you communicate the who, what, where, how, and why of a thing if this thing does not itself have a name? In this talk, we explore the International Year of Asteroid Awareness and Planetary Defense as a global communications challenge. Asteroid Apophis will fly by Earth in...
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Lowell Observatory: Private Group Stargazing
Lowell Observatory 1400 W. Mars Hill Rd., Flagstaff, AZ, United StatesExperience the universe up-close with our state-of-the-art 24-inch Dyer Telescope. This private, personalized expedition across the stars lasts 75 minutes and offers an exclusive opportunity to view the cosmos through Lowell Observatory’s newest telescope. Because of the sophistication and speed of the 24-inch Dyer Telescope, our specially trained educators can offer you an impressive number...