General Information about the Kitt Peak Visitor Center Observatory
- Geographic Position
- 31d 57m 30.32s North Latitude
- 111d 35m 53s West Longitude
- Artificial Horizons
- Observatory #1 ( RCOS 20in Ritchey-Chretien telescope at the Visitor Center) has an artificial horizon, due to the observatory walls, that extends 20 degrees above the true horizon in altitude. This means the most southern targets available are around -37 degrees in declination (on the meridian).
- Roll-off Roof (ROR) Observatory ( RCOS 16in Ritchey-Chretien telescope) Artifical horizon to be determined.
- Observatory #2 (Meade 16in LX200) Clear to the horizon in most directions. to the southern horizon.
Always bring very warm clothing to the mountain!
The following pages describe detailed suggestions for observing from the Kitt Peak Visitor Center. These suggestions fall into four basic catagories. Please investigate the ones that pertain to you.
- Visual Observations
- CCD Imaging Suggestions
- Astrophotography Suggestions (film/emulsion)
