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Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter Observatory

The University of Arizona, Mount Lemmon, AZ
520-626-8122
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Tucson, Arizona
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

We have lived in Tucson for 31 years and this is now at the top of my list of places to take friends and family. I learned more about the wonders of our universe in one night than I have in my entire life. Adam Block's enthusiasm was contagious. He was an excellent teacher, explaining the vastness of the universe... More

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Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

This attraction should be on your bucket list! If you are in Arizona, it is worth the trip. More than just looking through a telescope, this is a comprehensive introduction to the universe. The program included a presentation of amazing space images, an understandable explanation of the unimaginable scale of our galaxy, a fun sunset talk, some local history, a... More

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Naperville, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

We had previously booked with another night sky program near Tucson, but it was cancelled 2 times because Od weather conditions. As it turns out that was great for us. t This program was such a nice surprise. This program has been developed solely by Adam Block and he presents in such a way that was so accessible and interesting.... More

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Oakville, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Excellent evening. Adam is truly passionate about your experience and the views you get are breath taking. We had the opportunity to view the PAN STARR comet and Adam went out of his way to ensure we got the most out of the experience. Highly recommended

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Northumberland UK
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

It really is when you take Adam Block's excellently presented Sky Nights Star Gazing experience. Adam tried to get across to us the sheer scale of the universe for people who thought it had been a long drive from Tucson, then he showed us the moon, Jupiter and galaxies (hope I got that right) through his amazing telescope as well... More

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

When we drove into Tucson, Mt Lemmon wasn't on our "to do" list. How we missed it during our internet research for our trip....who knows. We spotted this very impressive mountain range looming over Tucson.....and with further net surfing we found that the SkyCenter Observatory is located at the 2,775 meter summit of Mt Lemmon. As a couple who love... More

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Renton, Washington, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013

A wonderful trip to a very special place! The hosts were excellent presenters and kept us enthralled with great views of the sky. We discovered new worlds and now understand the scale of space and time.

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Tulsa, Oklahoma
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2013

This was a unique and creative experience for us. The experience takes a little bit of pre-planning and investment of time. We needed to be on the mountain at 4:00 pm so we left Tucson at 2:30. The program ended at 9:00 pm and we were back in hotel around 10:30. The experience is one that few people will have... More

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Stoughton
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2013

I am so glad we took advantage of this wonderful opportunity. It really makes you realize what a vast and amazing universe we live in. Adam Block is phenominal. He is a wealth of knowledge and loves his job. Would be a wonderful family experience to excite children about 'the sky above us'. It's fantastic to look through the telescope... More

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Bloomington, Minnesota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2013

Acting upon a suggestion from our B&B host, I made reservations for my wife and me at Mt. Lemmon Observatory. This is a 4-5 hour evening excursion into the night sky. It starts with a 30 mile drive up to the mountain observatory at 9125 ft. Once there, our evening's guide gave a 1 hour presentation to our group. He... More

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