• 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
• WebCam Images
• Digital Camera Images
• AOP Newsletter
• 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
• $80/night/person, room and board, single occupancy
• $65/night/person, double occupancy

Recent Observers

These images were taken during the Advanced Observing Program using the Canon Digital Rebel or our new Canon EOS 5D digital camera attached to one of the telescopes here on Kitt Peak. We can do digital imaging during our visual Advanced Observing Programs or AOPs.

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

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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