You can finally go visit another important Southern Arizona attraction again. Kitt Peak Astronomical Observatory is welcoming visitors from all over the world.
KITT PEAK, AZ — First the COVID-19 pandemic, then the aftermath of a serious wildfire back in June 2022 kept the observatory closed to visitors for about three years.
But starting in June and July of last year the Contreras Fire burned right up to the telescopes and other buildings.“Every time I come up here I have this feeling of gratitude that we are back here doing science and welcoming back the public.” But fire damage to the road, and especially the guardrails made the road too dangerous for visitors. The Arizona Department of Transportation has fixed that now, so tourists are welcome again.Alan Goldstein and his wife are in from Virginia on a nearly four-month tour of the country. Kitt Peak was a priority for their stop in the Tucson area.
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