Mount Lemmon SkyCenter
University of Arizona observatory near the summit of Mount Lemmon running a five-hour evening stargazing program with dinner and large public telescopes; tickets only, ages 7 and up.
Ways to visit
SkyNights stargazing program Open
Dates and times are set on the ticketing page; weather can change the program to an indoor version or cancel it.
- What you see
- Inside tour, Groundsskycenter.arizona.edu, 2026-10-26
- How
- Timed ticket, Scheduled tour · up to 28 people · about 5 hoursskycenter.arizona.edu, 2026-10-26
- When
- Runs five hours starting two hours before sunset, so start times change with the season. Arrive 10 to 15 minutes early; late arrivals and early departures cannot be accommodated.Calendar ↗skycenter.arizona.edu, 2026-10-26
- Booking
- Required · onlineTickets are bought online; cancellations need 48 hours notice for groups of 3 or fewer, 5 business days for larger groups.Book ↗skycenter.arizona.edu, 2026-10-26
- Cost
- PaidAdult: $85 · Youth (7-17): $60Price subject to change; holiday rates may apply.skycenter.arizona.edu, 2026-10-26
- Requirements
- Minimum age: 7+. A minimum age of 7 is required.
- Safety gear: Yes. From September to May no shorts, sandals or open-toed shoes; dress very warmly.
- Personal details in advance: Yes. Each participant must complete the University of Arizona waiver form.
About
The SkyCenter is a University of Arizona site on Mount Lemmon with public telescopes. Its main program, SkyNights, runs about five hours from two hours before sunset, with a talk, a light dinner, sunset viewing and observing through 24-inch and 32-inch telescopes. Groups are limited to 28 and attendees must be at least 7. The center also lists day tours and Astronomer Nights, which are not covered here.
Owner: University of Arizona.
Getting there
9800 E Ski Run Road, Mount Lemmon, AZ, 85619
Allow 90 to 120 minutes from central Tucson. Follow Catalina Highway 27 miles, turn right onto Ski Run Road, and go 2 miles. In spring, summer and fall park at the Upper Forest Gate; presenters meet you there. In winter the meeting point is the Iron Door Restaurant lot (Lower Forest Gate) and visitors ride up in vans.
The pin marks the meeting point (32.44067, -110.78601). Show on our map · Google Maps · Apple Maps
SkyCenter: mtlemmon.skycenter@gmail.com
Last checked 2026-10-26. Sources are listed below.
Sources
- skycenter.arizona.edu/content/tickets · official page · read 2026-10-26For: name; street address; who runs it; phone and email; SkyNights stargazing program: booking; SkyNights stargazing program: requirements
- skycenter.arizona.edu/plan-your-visit/maps-and-dire… · official page · read 2026-10-26For: location
- skycenter.arizona.edu/plan-your-visit/programs/skyn… · official page · read 2026-10-26For: SkyNights stargazing program: open or closed; SkyNights stargazing program: what you see; SkyNights stargazing program: kind of visit; SkyNights stargazing program: days and hours; SkyNights stargazing program: cost
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