Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory

Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory is in Santa Cruz County, Arizona and has an elevation of 7,730 feet. Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory is situated near the peak Mount Hopkins, as well as near Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory and Mount Hopkins.

Observatory

The Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory is an American… Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory is situated 2,000 feet south of Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory.

Peak

Mount Hopkins is a 8,553-foot peak of the…

Peak

Mount Wrightson is a 9,456-foot peak in the… Mount Wrightson is situated 2 miles east of Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory.

Nearby places include Madera Canyon.

Hamlet

Madera Canyon is a formerly populated place situated… Madera Canyon is situated 2 miles north of Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory.

Latitude

31.6862° or 31° 41′ 10″ north

Longitude

-110.87981° or 110° 52′ 47″ west

Elevation

7,730 feet (2,356 metres)

Open location code

853FM4PC+F3

GeoNames ID

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