The star parties begin every evening at sunset as
night settles over the Sonoran Desert. With exceptional, abundantly clear
skies and the largest collection of research telescopes in the world, Tucson is
the Astronomy Capital of the World. The Mt.Lemmon Sky Center is an
exceptional science learning facility.
One of the best options for seeing the stars, is
through Mt. Lemmon's night program called SkyNights. This evening program
provides the opportunity to learn about constellations, and observe interesting
atmospheric phenomena. This programme occurs nightly and runs for about 5
hours. The standard admission price is $50 per person and includes a
light dinner.
Other notable observatories to visit in Southern Arizona are-
Kitt Peak Observatory
Stewart Observatory Mirror Lab
Smithsonian Institution's Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory
Mt Graham International Observatory and Discovery Park