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Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory
- Healthcare
- Amado, AZ
About this business
Location details
670 Mt Hopkins Rd, Amado, AZ, 85645, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | |
| Tue | 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | |
| Wed | 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | |
| Thu | 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | |
| Fri | 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
Fun time, learned a lot about the observatory. All the scientists that took the time to teach us on the function of this place was amazing. We definitely going back to learn more. A big thanks to the staff !!
The Nogales-Santa Cruz County Chamber of Commerce proudly recognizes the Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory as one of Southern Arizona's most remarkable scientific and educational destinations. Located atop Mount Hopkins in the scenic Santa Rita Mountains, the observatory is home to world-renowned astronomical research and some of the most advanced telescopes in the world, including the 6.5-meter MMT Observatory. It serves as the largest field facility of the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian, contributing to gr... read more
The visitor center is worth a visit on its own. We did the VERITAS tour and it was absolutely amazing. If you appreciate science, especially astronomy, that tour is a must do!! Staff was amazing and knowledgeable. Mountain views are stunning.
Great walk up the mountain. Be certain to carry a lot of drinking water
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Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory has a 4.8 star rating with 129 reviews.
When is Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory open?
Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 8:30 a.m.
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