Evening Astronomy Course

EVENING ASTRONOMY COURSE

Sky School’s Evening Astronomy Course offers an introduction to the world of astronomy in Southern Arizona. Designed for middle and high school students, this single-evening program begins with a trip up the breathtaking Mt Lemmon Scenic Byway, where graduate student instructors introduce the geology and climate of the Sky Island region, and what makes it such an ideal location for studying the night sky. From the summit, participants learn about local dark sky initiatives as they watch the lights come on in Tucson, tour the Mount Lemmon SkyCenter Observatory, and cap the night off with stargazing through one of the world's largest public observing telescopes.

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  • Audience: Middle and High School
  • Group Size: 20-40 students
  • Format: Single evening program at the Mt Lemmon SkyCenter Observatory
  • Focus: Sky Island Geology, Dark Sky Initiatives, Astronomy

  • Features: Stop along Mt Lemmon Scenic Byway, Observatory Tour, Telescope Viewing

$125 per student (standard)

$95 per student (Title I)

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Fees include instruction and all curricular materials. Meals and transportation must be provided by the school.

We charge fees that reflect approximately half of the actual cost of running programs. Through generous private donations we have limited scholarship funding available in cases of need. Please contact us at uaskyschool@gmail.com for more information.