Is Kitt Peak open yet?
⚠️ To ensure the safety of our staff, volunteers, and the public during the COVID-19 outbreak, we have closed Kitt Peak National Observatory to all visitors until further notice. All public programs and tours are suspended.
Is Kitt Peak on the reservation?
Kitt Peak is the second-highest peak on the Tohono O’odham Indian Reservation, and as such is the second-most sacred after Baboquivari Peak.
Where are the Keck telescopes?
Hawaii
The W. M. Keck Observatory is a two-telescope astronomical observatory at an elevation of 4,145 meters (13,600 ft) near the summit of Mauna Kea in the U.S. state of Hawaii.
Where to send email to Kitt Peak National Observatory?
Mailing Address. Kitt Peak National Observatory. 950 N. Cherry Avenue. Tucson, Arizona 85719. If you need to contact someone at NOAO but are uncertain of that person’s email address, simply send email to “first_inital_last_name(at)noao.edu”, i.e., bsmith(at)noao.edu or jdoe(at)noao.edu.
How to get updates on Kitt Peak summit?
Sign up to receive emails with updates on the happenings at Kitt Peak. Click on the photo for a live [almost] daytime image from the summit. If you need to contact someone at NOIRLab but are uncertain of that person’s email address, simply send email to “[email protected]”, i.e., [email protected] or [email protected].
Is there a gas station at Kitt Peak?
There are no gas stations, restaurants, or hotels on Kitt Peak. Be sure to have a full tank of gas in your car and bring your lunch if you believe you will get hungry. There are snacks and drinks for sale in the Visitor Center during regular hours of operation. Meals for evening and overnight guests are provided as part of the program.
Which is the best place to visit Kitt Peak?
Kitt Peak Visitor Center is your first stop on any visit. It is your springboard to informative daytime tours, nighttime stargazing programs, fascinating exhibits, a terrific gift shop, and beautiful panoramic mountaintop views!