Kitt Peak National Observatory Visitor’s Center
Kitt Peak National Observatory Visitor’s Center is a building in Pima County, Arizona. Kitt Peak National Observatory Visitor’s Center is situated nearby to Windows on the Universe Center for Astronomy Outreach, as well as near the observatory WIYN 3.5m Telescope.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Kitt Peak National Observatory and Kitt Peak.
Kitt Peak National Observatory
Observatory
Kitt Peak
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Kitt Peak is a mountain in the U.S. state of Arizona, and at 6,883 feet is the highest point in the Quinlan Mountains. It is the location of the Kitt Peak National Observatory. Kitt Peak is situated 1,800 feet north of Kitt Peak National Observatory Visitor’s Center.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Uhs Kug and Pan Tak.
Uhs Kug
Hamlet
Uhs Kug is a populated place situated in Pima County, Arizona, United States. It has an estimated elevation of 4,081 feet above sea level. The name is derived from the O'odham phrase, u:s ke:k, meaning "stick standing". Uhs Kug is situated 2½ miles east of Kitt Peak National Observatory Visitor’s Center.
Pan Tak
Hamlet
Pan Tak is a populated place situated in Pima County, Arizona, United States. Throughout its existence, it has been known by a number of names, including Cajote Spring, Coyote, Coyote Indian Village, Coyote Spring, Coyote Village, Coyotes Spring, Ojo de los Coyotes, and Pantak. Pan Tak is situated 4 miles northeast of Kitt Peak National Observatory Visitor’s Center.
Gu Chuapo
Hamlet
Gu Chuapo is a populated place situated in Pima County, Arizona, United States. It has an estimated elevation of 3,465 feet above sea level. Gu Chuapo is situated 6 miles southwest of Kitt Peak National Observatory Visitor’s Center.
Kitt Peak National Observatory Visitor’s Center
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- Location: Pima County, Arizona, Southwest, United States, North America
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31.96007° or 31° 57′ 36″ northLongitude
-111.59805° or 111° 35′ 53″ westOpen location code
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