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Tucson, Arizona

Stop by after sunset to view the heavens through our 16-inch cassegrain telescope. An expert astronomer/telescope operator is always on hand to direct your attention to planets, galaxies, star clusters, or to answer any questions you may have. Come visit the Flandrau Observatory for an educational evening experience that the whole family can enjoy.

Flandrau Science Center's Observatory is open FREE to the public Wednesday through Saturday evenings (weather permitting). The observatory is available for rental on Monday and Tuesday nights (an additional fee applies on other nights).

The Observatory is closed during major holidays (including but not limited to Christmas, Christmas Eve, Thanksgiving, and New Year's Day)

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium

The Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium is a dazzling multimedia theater and a truly unique educational experience, with 8,600 stars, galaxies, the Sun, the Moon, the planets, meteors, 30 projectors, two video systems and a sound system that is out of this world!

Tucson, AZ Planetariums

Tucson Botanical Gardens

This beautiful oasis in the heart of Tucson was originally the home of Bernice and Rutger Porter. Dating to the 1920

Tucson, AZ Botanical Gardens

Kitt Peak National Observatory

The world's largest collection of optical telescopes is located high above the Sonoran Desert. Kitt Peak, on the Tohono O'odham Reservation, is home to 22 optical and two radio telescopes representing dozens of astronomical research institutions. The National Optical Astronomy Observatory (NOAO)

Tucson, AZ Observatories

Mission San Xavier del Bac

Acclaimed as the finest example of mission architecture in U.S. Active parish. Gift shop. Arts, crafts shop. Cafe nearby.

Tucson, AZ Historic Churches

Tohono Chul Park

Tohono Chul Park is the Southwest's center where nature, art, and culture connect in 49

Tucson, AZ Botanical Gardens

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