INTRODUCTION

Kitt Peak offers a public evening program like no other in the world. We are home to the largest collection of optical research telescopes anywhere in the world, and at our Visitor Center with its two observatories, the public is invited to learn about, and gain hands-on experience of the latest that astronomy has to offer. We'll view everything from planets to other galaxies using our 20 inch RC Optical Systems and 16 inch Meade LX200 telescopes. This program is offered to a small group of up to 34 participants EVERY NIGHT. Now it's your chance to experience Kitt Peak!

The Kitt Peak Visitor Center Dome
with the world's largest Solar Telescope
in the background.

While people have always requested a night under the stars on Kitt Peak, it wasn't until the fall of 1996 that these desires were finally addressed, and the public programs were established. Then, in October of 2002, expansion to a second dome allowed additional guests to take advantage of the program - without increasing the number of participants in each observatory!

The RC Optical Systems Telescope

The Meade Telescope