Certified dark-sky park

Kitt Peak National Observatory

AZ, US · Truly dark skies

About this place

Overview
Premier US observatory with nightly public programs and 4-meter telescope
Horizon
Mountain summit with unobstructed 360° views above desert floor
Region
AZ, US
Nearest city
~90 km of light pollution

Designation & sky

Type
Dark-Sky Park
Designation
Observatory
Sky quality
Bortle 2 · Truly dark

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