Tucson: Kitt Peak Magnificent Moon (MM) Programme

By Kitt Peak National Observatory

Free cancellation available

Features

Gaze at the moon and stars through telescopes at Kitt Peak National Observatory
Enjoy a light meal and learn about astronomy and the night sky from your guide
Discover the constellations and stars with the help of your expert guide
Explore the night sky with a variety of telescopes and binoculars
Visit the Visitor Centre and learn about the observatory and its history

- Tucson, AZ 85634, USA | The meeting point is at Mile 12, at the end of Arizona State Road 386 (Kitt Peak Road). This is the entrance to Kitt Peak National Observatory. Please use a reliable GPS or map, as signage is limited and mobile signal may be weak in the area. Guests must arrive and depart in their own vehicle or as part of a pre-arranged group. Due to observatory regulations, drop-off by taxi or rideshare is not permitted unless the driver remains on-site for the entire duration of your visit and has a paid ticket. All vehicles must depart together in a convoy at the end of the evening program to protect ongoing scientific research. If you arrive by rideshare, the driver must purchase a ticket and stay with you for the full duration of the activity. Plan your transport in advance, as there is no public transport or taxi service available at the observatory.
- Haivana Nakya, Arizona, United States

Dates

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 4:00 PM

Price details

NZ$193.48 x 2 AdultsNZ$386.96

Total

Until Tue, 17 Nov

- Not allowed: Pets
- Not suitable for: Children under 8 years, People with mobility impairments

Begin your tour with a stop at the Visitor Centre, where you'll examine the exhibits that describe this national observatory and other interesting topics. Enjoy a light meal and then have a guide-led introduction to astronomy and the night sky.

Learn how to identify stars and the constellations. Once you are outdoors, explore the night skies and view them with a variety of telescopes. Then enter one of the domes to view the Moon, planets (if visible), and maybe even a bright deep space object or two.

Observe the night sky in all its grandeur. This programme includes a smaller guest-to-staff ratio (typically no more than 12:1) and allows for more time looking through telescopes and binoculars at the Moon. To ensure excellent lunar vistas, this programme typically runs on nights that are close to the full Moon.

- Tucson, AZ 85634, USA | The meeting point is at Mile 12, at the end of Arizona State Road 386 (Kitt Peak Road). This is the entrance to Kitt Peak National Observatory. Please use a reliable GPS or map, as signage is limited and mobile signal may be weak in the area. Guests must arrive and depart in their own vehicle or as part of a pre-arranged group. Due to observatory regulations, drop-off by taxi or rideshare is not permitted unless the driver remains on-site for the entire duration of your visit and has a paid ticket. All vehicles must depart together in a convoy at the end of the evening program to protect ongoing scientific research. If you arrive by rideshare, the driver must purchase a ticket and stay with you for the full duration of the activity. Plan your transport in advance, as there is no public transport or taxi service available at the observatory.
- Haivana Nakya, Arizona, United States