NB! This tour cannot be booked 3.-9.3.2025. Bring astronomy education to life by visiting the Observatory! On the journey to the universe, the phenomena of our solar system, the life of the stars, the ...

When we visited Yerkes Observatory in 2021, it was closed and faced a daunting road back, yet its director had big plans. It ...

Guided tours are also available and included with general admission. The observatory's location, just about a mile west of the city center, makes it convenient to other top things to do and ...

Please note, while the tour route mostly includes areas accessible by stairs/elevator, there are four steps not accessible by elevator. Looking for something unique and inspirational to do? Host a ...

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News)—Kitt Peak National Observatory will celebrate 60 years of public tours on September 27, after a ...

Reviewers also advise allowing 45 minutes for the observatory tour. There is no elevator, so you'll have to climb the stairs to the top to take in the views, but past travelers say the pace is ...

John Ventre, the observatory historian, led my family on a tour of the facility and a peek through the extraordinary telescopes to view the universe. It was an awesome experience, a lesson in ...