Day Trip to Kitt Peak Observatory
October 25, 2009 on 6:03 pm | In Arizona, Travel | No CommentsHere are some pictures from a day trip out to the Kitt Peak National Observatory (KPNO) which was founded in 1958.
Kitt Peak is about 56 miles southwest of Tucson and is part of the Tohono O’odham Nation (translated as “Desert People,”) which is a federally recognized tribe with a rich culture and history that continues to thrive today.
KPNO is part of NOAO which supports a diverse collection of astronomical observatories for nighttime optical and infrared astronomy as well as daytime sun studies.
The aluminum on the bottom lens must be replaced every 3 to 5 years.
Admission is $7.75 for all three tours June-October. November through May the cost is $9.75 and is free for children 6 and under.
