Morning Star observatory
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Morning Star Observatory was an astronomical facility in Arizona, in the southwestern United States, within the state's well-known dark-sky region near Tucson.
About Morning Star Observatory
The original observatory was dismantled in 2017 and is no longer operational at its former site. Reports indicate a successor project has been planned under a new name and location, though as this is a change still in progress, current visitors should not expect to find the original facility standing.
Location & getting there
The site sat in Arizona's dark-sky region near Tucson, an area long favoured by both amateur and professional astronomers for its clear, dry air and low light pollution.
Visiting Morning Star Observatory
Since the original observatory has been dismantled, there's nothing to visit at its former site. Arizona remains home to numerous other dark-sky locations and observatories worth exploring instead.
See your named star from here
Arizona's dark skies remain some of the best in the country for spotting a named star, even if this particular facility is gone. Look up your star's coordinates in our catalogue, or browse our packages to name one.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.