• Introduction
• Information and Rates
• AOP Image Gallery
  • Solar System
  • Diffuse Nebulae
  • Galaxies
  • Planetary Nebulae
  • Star Clusters
  • Super Novae Remnants
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Resources and Equipment
• Available Dates
• Preparation
• Remote Observing
• AOP Visitor Info
• Contributors
• WebCam Images
• Digital Camera Images
• AOP Staff
• KPNO Observer’s Calendars
• Nightly Observing Program

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!

New Images!

• NGC 253
• Rosette Nebula
• M 31

Quick Rate Info

• $425/night, up to 2 people
• $75/night/person, room and board, single occupancy
• $60/night/person, double occupancy

Star Clusters

M2	M3	M4
M5	M6	M7
M10	M11	M12
M13	M14	M15
M22	M24	M35
M44 (Beehive)	M45	M53
M75	M79	M80
M92	M107	NGC 206
NGC 288	NGC 2158	NGC 457 (ET)
NGC 663	Double Cluster	NGC 1662
NGC 2194	NGC 2236	NGC 2266
NGC 2419	NGC 5139 (Omega Cen)	NGC 5139 (wide)
NGC 6520	NGC 6934

The National Optical Astronomy Observatory is operated by the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA), Inc. under cooperative agreement with the National Science Foundation.

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