Astronomy Camp, Santa Catalina Mountains
Map
Map
Facts and practical information
Astronomy Camp is a science summer camp hosted by the University of Arizona's Alumni Association, and run by astronomer Don McCarthy. Many of the early camps took place at the Mount Lemmon Station Observatory atop Mount Lemmon, near Tucson, Arizona. On Mount Lemmon, the campers have access to a 12″, 20″, 40″ and 60″ telescope, and on the nearby Mount Bigelow site, a 61″ telescope. ()
Coordinates: 32°26'32"N, 110°47'20"W
Day trips
Astronomy Camp – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Mount Lemmon Observatory, Rose Canyon Lake.