Goodricke-Pigott Observatory, Tucson

#102 among attractions in Tucson

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The Goodricke-Pigott Observatory is a private astronomical observatory in Tucson, Arizona. It was formally dedicated on October 26, 1996, and observations began that evening with imaging of Comet Hale–Bopp. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 32°9'20"N, 111°4'55"W

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Goodricke-Pigott Observatory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mission San Xavier del Bac, Gates Pass, International Wildlife Museum, Sentinel Peak.

5.5 miSE
Church, Mission, Architecture
Mission San Xavier del Bac, Tucson
140 min walk • Mission San Xavier del Bac, often referred to as the "White Dove of the Desert," is a stunning example of Spanish Colonial architecture located in Pima County, Tucson, Arizona. This historic Catholic church, founded in the late 17th century, remains a testament to the...
4.8 miN
Hiking trail, Hiking, Lookout
Gates Pass, Tucson
123 min walk • Gates Pass is a mountain pass along the crest of the Tucson Mountains. The road through the pass is a scenic route west of Tucson, Arizona.
5.5 miN
Museum, Natural history museum
International Wildlife Museum, Tucson
141 min walk • International Wildlife Museum is a non profit natural history museum in Tucson, Arizona. It was established in 1988 by C. J. McElroy as an educational program of the Safari Club International Foundation.
6.3 miNE
Nature, Mountain, Natural attraction
Sentinel Peak, Tucson
162 min walk • Sentinel Peak is a 2,897 ft peak in the Tucson Mountains southwest of downtown Tucson, Arizona. The valley's first inhabitants grew crops at the mountain's base, along the Santa Cruz River.
4.5 miNW
Old West movie set turned theme park
Old Tucson Studios, Tucson
116 min walk • Old Tucson is an American movie studio and theme park just west of Tucson, Arizona, adjacent to the Tucson Mountains and close to the western portion of Saguaro National Park.
5.9 miNE
Archaeological site
Tumamoc Hill, Tucson
152 min walk • Tumamoc Hill is a butte located immediately west of "A" Mountain and downtown Tucson, Arizona. It is home to many radio, television, and public safety transmitters. The 860-acre ecological reserve and U.S. National Historic Landmark was established by the Carnegie Institution in 1903.
1.8 miS
Nightlife, Music and shows, Music venue
AVA Amphitheater, Tucson
46 min walk • Anselmo Valencia Tori Amphitheater is the first amphitheater concert facility, in Tucson, Arizona, with a capacity of about 4,500-5,000. It officially opened on October 14, 2001, as part of the new Casino Del Sol, located on the Arizona Pascua Yaqui Tribe.
4.9 miE
Neighbourhood
Midvale Park, Tucson
125 min walk • Midvale Park is a master planned community in the southwest part of Tucson, Arizona. Originally developed in 1982, Midvale Park officially comprises 3550 homes, two parks, and a public elementary school.