Steward Observatory (University of Arizona) - Tucson, Arizona

Address: 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719.
Phone: 5206212288.
Website: as.arizona.edu.
Specialties: Observatory, Tourist attraction.
Other points of interest: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Getting tickets in advance recommended.
Opinions: This company has 109 reviews on Google My Business.
Average opinion: 4.8/5.

Location of Steward Observatory (University of Arizona)

The Steward Observatory, located at the University of Arizona, is an outstanding observatory and tourist attraction that you should consider visiting. The observatory's address is 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719, and their phone number is 52062

Reviews of Steward Observatory (University of Arizona)

Steward Observatory (University of Arizona) - Tucson, Arizona
Chris Killingsworth
5/5

We visited the mirror lab and I can't say enough great things about the university, the staff, the tour, and the information!
Put this type on your list, it was amazing!

Steward Observatory (University of Arizona) - Tucson, Arizona
Damchö Diana Finnegan
5/5

My review is for the evening stargazing program, not the mirror lab tour. I have done the rounds of all the stargazing programs that Tucson offers and as special as the Mount Lemmon evening was, Steward Observatory really was a close second. Do not be put off by the fact that they are in the city - the 21" telescope is far superior to what Kitt Peak uses for visitors, for example. As amazing as the telescope is the grad students operating were what made the evening truly remarkable.

When I was there, Animesh and Colton were the two astronomy grad students receiving visitors. Either of them could certainly have a successful career in science education if they ever get tired of astronomy (which seems extremely unlikely). They pitched their answers perfectly to the very varied level of science equation of those presents, explained complex topics clearly without sacrificing key points, and most importantly transmitted their passion and owner for that the stars can teach us.

Animesh patiently offered his techs skills to reconfigure people's phones to capture the various objects, and the photos uploaded here are all his. Colton and Animesh responded to the enthusiasm and curiosity of a small group that was there at the end of the scheduled viewing time and stayed well after their closing time (!) talking about astronomy and seeking out more and more objects they thought we might be interested in seeing and talking us through what we were seeing with great skill.

Every other Monday the observatory opens the dome and visitors can view the moon, planets, nebulae, galaxies and whatever else is in our night sky at the moment.

Unlike at Kitt's Peak, they are not rushing you through to get you off the mountain according to their schedule but clearly have as their mission to have you see and learn about as much as possible.

And Steward Observatory is right in town, rather than a three hour round trip up into the mountains like Mount Lemmon or Kitt's Peak which for me was a very distant third among these three.

I wished I lived in Tucson. I would be peering up at the night skies at Steward Observatory all year round.

Do note - it is a two-story climb and I did not see an elevator, so do inquire first if you need one.

Steward Observatory (University of Arizona) - Tucson, Arizona
Ellen Makar
5/5

Great tour from Will and Lumi. How do you make a glass mirror 8.4 meters in diameter, polished smooth to one one millionth of an inch? You'll find out here

Steward Observatory (University of Arizona) - Tucson, Arizona
Muhammad Ikhsan Effendy
5/5

Will is really informative on explaining everything. Really love the tour!

Steward Observatory (University of Arizona) - Tucson, Arizona
Wendy F
5/5

Great presentations at the 100th anniversary celebration of Steward Observatory at the University of Arizona campus on April 22, 2023. Impressive!! Well done!

Steward Observatory (University of Arizona) - Tucson, Arizona
Karis Eleonora Boglione
5/5

Very nice people,friendly and knowledgeable.Also good setting for learnig more about astronomy.Amazing night sky over Arizona!

Steward Observatory (University of Arizona) - Tucson, Arizona
Dorothy August
5/5

Stewart Observatory is a great setting for learning about astronomy. The professors and presenters are quite knowledgeable and offer educational outreach to the community.

Steward Observatory (University of Arizona) - Tucson, Arizona
林昱嘉
5/5

Best place in the world to study astronomy while the building is really old

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