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

New CCD 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

AOP Newsletter Archive

• April, 2008 [8.57 MB]
• September, 2007 [7.59 MB]

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