• Introduction
• Information and Rates
• AOP Image Gallery
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Resources and Equipment
• Available Dates
• Preparation
  • Visual
  • CCD Imaging
  • Astrophotography
• Remote Observing
• AOP Visitor Info
• Contributors
• Web Cam—NEW!
• AOP Staff
• AOP Brochure [311 KB pdf]
• KPNO Observer’s Calendars

The Advanced Observing Program is a public program in which participants use the high-tech resources of the Kitt Peak Visitor Center Observatory to explore the Universe. Don’t miss our images!

Quick Rate Info

• $375/night, up to 2 people
• $75/night/person, room and board, single occupancy
• $60/night/person, double occupancy

NEW Canon Digital Images

These images were taken during one of your visual AOP nights using our Canon Rebel digital camera. We attach the digital camera to a smaller telescope mounted on the main optics. This way we can still be doing some visual observing and taking nice wide field images together.