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Mount Graham International Observatory

Safford, AZ
Near the summit of Mt. Graham
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Ranked #7 of 7 attractions in Safford
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“Tour the worlds' largest binocular telescope [until a bigger one in Chile is built]”
- 4 Oct 2009
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“Tour the worlds' largest binocular telescope [until a bigger one in Chile is built]”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 October 2009
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There are three telescopes on mount graham, which is near Safford AZ, about one hundred and twenty miles north east of tucson. Vatican Advanced Technology Telescope Heinrich Hertz Submillimeter Telescope The Large Binocular Telescope [world's largest until a bigger one in chile is built; this one is truly spectacular]. Eastern Arizona College's Discovery Park Campus - Gov Aker Observatory -... More

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“Home of One of the World's Largest Telescopes”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2009
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Tours of the observatory are offered by Eastern Arizona College - Discovery Park Campus. The daytrip tours are typically on Saturdays -- open to the public between May 15 and November 15 each year depending on weather conditions. Reservations are required -- see website or call the Discovery Park Campus office. The observatory is located near the top of Mount... More

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