Kitt Peak National Observatory will begin a limited reopening program to welcome the public through its doors and domes starting Friday 22 September. Following a more than three-year closure as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Contreras Fire, the historic KPNO will finally welcome visitors back to enjoy its guided daytime tours and nighttime observing programs.
The release, images and videos are available on:
https://noirlab.edu/public/news/noirlab2324/
Kind regards,
NOIRLab Communications, Education & Engagement
21 Sept. 2023
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