• 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

Images of the Advanced Observing Program

Below are links to all of the images taken at the Kitt Peak Visitor Center as part of the Advanced Observing Program. Select a category below:

• Best of AOP: where we show off our very best images.
• Observers' CCD Archive: a reverse-chronological record of all our images, under AOP guests' names.
• Astrophotography: our collection of emulsion pictures (no CCD's allowed).