The world’s largest collection of optical telescopes is located high above the Sonoran Desert under some of the finest night skies in the world. Kitt Peak, on the Tohono O’odham Reservation, is home to twenty-four optical and two radio telescopes representing eight astronomical research institutions.
The Kitt Peak National Observatory Visitor Center is open to the public daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s day. Guided tours are offered daily at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 1:30 p.m. and group tours are available by appointment. You can stargaze at Kitt Peak with our Nightly Observing Programs. Please try our Virtual Tour of Kitt Peak and take a look at these Live Cam Shots of Kitt Peak.
NEWS
- Transportation to and from Kitt Peak is now available.
- Due to NSF budget cuts the Visitor Center no longer receives federal dollars for support. To remain open the visitor center has increased prices for its programs. We hope that you will continue to support us and keep the visitor center open to the public.
- Evening Programs
- Nightly Observing Program
- Advanced Observing Program
- WIYN .9M Public Nights—New dates for 2010 posted
