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Steward Observatory (University of Arizona)
- Healthcare
- Tucson, AZ
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Location details
933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85719, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
The Steward Observatory at the University of Arizona is not just a hub of academic excellence; it is a gateway to the cosmos, and the highlight of my visit was undoubtedly the Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab Tour. If you have even a passing interest in astronomy, engineering, or cutting-edge science, this tour is absolutely mandatory. Descending into the lab, located beneath the football stadium, is like stepping into a highly guarded secret of modern astronomy. The sheer scale of the operation is breathtaking. Our guide was in... read more
Great experience.
Visited the observatory as the starting place for the mirror lab tour. Nice, historic observatory, although we did not get to see the telescope (daytime visit). The mirror lab tour (primary part of this rating) was pretty exceptional! They had two of the GMT, 8.4m mirrors there in two stages of construction: for #7 they were removing the honeycomb cells, #5 was in polishing. There were a couple of additional, 'smaller' mirrors there in late stages of construction (if you can call a >3m mirror small). Nothing in the spin-furn... read more
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Steward Observatory (University of Arizona) has a 4.8 star rating with 144 reviews.
When is Steward Observatory (University of Arizona) open?
Steward Observatory (University of Arizona) is closed now. It will open at 8:00 a.m.
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