Rates as of October 1st, 2007:
- $425 per night in the Observatory, up to two people
- $80 per night per additional person
Room and Board:
- $80 per night per person for room and board, single occupancy
- $65 per night per person for room and board, double occupancy
A credit card (authorization request) is necessary to make a reservation. Guests that cancel less than 1 month before the reserved date may be charged $100.
- Attendance by reservation only: Email AOPRSVP@noao.edu or use our on-line Reservation Request Form and we will get back to you within approximately 24 hours.
- Email and our on-line form are the preferred methods of contact and will be answered more quickly. However, if you must reach us by phone, please call (520) 318-8728 and we will respond to any voicemail messages within a couple days.
- Guests arrive by 4:00 pm.
- Dress Warmly! Temperatures are 15-20 degrees cooler than in Tucson at night; that's colder than you think. The summit of Kitt Peak is at 6875ft.
- Kitt Peak National Observatory is funded through the National Science Foundation and its purpose is to advance astronomical research in the United States. The Advanced Observing Program will be conducted to minimize interference with the research programs on Kitt Peak.
- The National Optical Astronomy Observatory (NOAO) and the Kitt Peak Visitor Center reserves the right to use all images taken with NOAO equipment for publicity and educational purposes.
- Alcohol is strictly prohibited on Kitt Peak and the Tohono O'odham lands.
