The star parties begin every evening at sunset as night settles over the Sonoran Desert.  With exceptional, abundantly clear skies and the largest collection of research telescopes in the world, Tucson is the Astronomy Capital of the World.  The Mt.Lemmon Sky Center is an exceptional science learning facility.

One of the best options for seeing the stars, is through Mt. Lemmon's night program called SkyNights.  This evening program provides the opportunity to learn about constellations, and observe interesting atmospheric phenomena.  This programme occurs nightly and runs for about 5 hours.  The standard admission price is $50 per person and includes a light dinner.

Other notable observatories to visit in Southern Arizona are-

Kitt Peak Observatory

Stewart Observatory Mirror Lab

Smithsonian Institution's Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory

Mt Graham International Observatory and Discovery Park