Kitt Peak near Tucson in Pima County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Kitt Peak National Observatory
National Observatory
Founded 1958
The observatory’s objectives are to
strengthen basic research and education
in astronomy throughout the United States, its
territories and possessions. The observatory is
available to qualified personnel
to conduct research in the field of stellar
and solar astronomy.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine.
Location. 31° 57.542′ N, 111° 35.883′ W. Marker is near Tucson, Arizona, in Pima County. It is in Kitt Peak. Marker is on Arizona Route 386, 12 miles south of of W. Tucson-Ajo Hwy. (Arizona Route 86), on the left when traveling south. Located at Kitt Peak National Observatory in the Tohono O'odham Nation Reservation. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 950 N Cherry Ave, Sells AZ 85634, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 4 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The McMath Solar Telescope (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The WIYN Observatory (about 600 feet away); The Vacuum Telescope (approx. 0.2 miles away); Steward Observatory (approx. ¼ mile away).
Also see . . . Kitt Peak National Observatory. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on April 15, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 15, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 354 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 15, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.