Can I visit Kitt Peak?
If you plan to visit the observatory during the day there are daily tours for a small fee (For pricing information, visit our Tour Rates page). Tours begin at 10 AM, 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM, lasting about one hour each. During these tours, a guide will lead you to the telescope buildings where you can view the telescope from a gallery, and the guide will provide information about the telescopes. Observing through the telescopes is not available during the day. If you wish to request a tour for a large group (20 or more) please call 318-8726. There is no charge to visit the Observatory, but donations are accepted. The recommended donation is $2/person. A popular nighttime Public Program is the Nightly Observing Program (NOP) that includes a presentation, observing through a 16″ telescope with assistance from a telescope operator, and a sack dinner. The NOP requires reservations (usually about one month in advance, and the program is suspended from mid-July through August due to weather con
