Kitt Peak National Observatory, Arizona
The Kitt Peak National Observatory can be found on the Kitt Peak in the Quinlan Mountains of the Arizona Desert at a 2,096m height. It’s about 55 miles west-southwest of Tuscon, Arizona. The observatory is home to the most extensive collection of astronomical instruments globally and is managed by the National Optical Astronomy Observatory.
Founded in 1958, Kitt Peak National Observatory has three major night-time telescopes. It also caters to consortia, which operates 22 optical telescopes and two radio telescopes. The observatory guides will help you use the star charts to locate the constellations and enjoy a binocular tour of the night sky.