Plan the Ultimate Field Trip to Kitt Peak National Observatory

2 November 2024

Kitt Peak National Observatory (KPNO) is pleased to announce the launch of a variety of field trip programs for K–12 school groups, homeschool groups, and other education groups. This unique experience will give your students an opportunity to see first-hand the cutting-edge science and engineering of a national observatory!

All field trips are tailored by grade level and include a visit to the Windows on the Universe Center at the McMath-Pierce Solar Telescope. During the field trip, students will learn about the Tohono O’odham Nation, explore the Sun through exhibits and a Science on a Sphere show, and participate in a hands-on astronomy activity.

Visit our webpage to find more information about the KPNO field trips and to request a trip for your school.

See the full announcement here.

Contacts

Justine Schaen
Senior Education Specialist
NSF NOIRLab
Email: justine.schaen@noirlab.edu