Kitt Peak National Observatory
If you are planning your holidays in Tucson, then you must jot down the places of interest her. This is a must do job, as this place hosts a great variety for you. There are many monuments, buildings, museums and other places in Tucson and its nearby areas where you can enjoy with your family.
But, if you want to have some unique and different holidaying experience in Tucson then just make a visit to kitt peak national observatory which is a part the National Optical Astronomy Observatory. This observatory is situated on the Kitt Peak of Quinlan Mountains which are elevated at 6875 feet above the sea level. Your experience of travel in Tucson will be enhanced a lot by visiting this observatory.
Official Website of Kitt Peak National Observatory, Tucson AZ
Kitt Peak National Observatory on Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kitt_Peak_National_Observatory
This amazing observatory has the largest and most diversified collection of astronomical instruments in the world, including 23 telescopes. There are guided tours in the observatory which will give you an opportunity to see some of the largest telescopes of the world. You should always plan your tour to this observatory in advance and make a prior reservation so that you do not face any problem after reaching the place.
There are also many other facilities in this park which include a picnic area having ramada, restrooms, picnic tables and others where you can enjoy with your friends and families. Though there is no food service available on mountain but you can get snacks and beverages from the visitor centre of the park.
There is also a gift shop in this park where you can get wide range of Tohono O’Odham baskets and other crafts at reasonable prices. You can also collect souvenirs, books and other astronomical items from the gift shop. Thus, if you get an opportunity to travel Tucson AZ at any point of time, then do not forget to visit this awesome observatory, which will give you life time experience.
Information about Kitt Peak National Observatory, Tucson AZ
http://gocalifornia.about.com/cs/tucson1/a/azkittpeak.htm
Have fun while visiting the city!
