Sabino Canyon Observatory

Sabino Canyon Observatory lies at the base of the Santa Catalina Mountains near Tucson, Arizona, within the Sabino Canyon Recreation Area of Coronado National Forest.

About Sabino Canyon Observatory

The surrounding recreation area is popular for hiking as well as stargazing, with terrain rising to elevations of around 9,000 feet nearby that supports clear-sky astronomical observing conditions.

Location & getting there

The site is found off Sabino Canyon Road in Tucson, Arizona, at the foot of the Santa Catalina Mountains, one of the Tucson area's well-known desert-mountain landscapes prized for dark, dry skies.

Visiting Sabino Canyon Observatory

Sabino Canyon Recreation Area is a public destination for hikers and stargazers, though specific hours and access for the observatory itself aren't confirmed here. Check with Coronado National Forest or local Tucson astronomy groups before visiting.

See your named star from here

Tucson's clear desert skies are exactly the kind of setting where the coordinates on a named star certificate come to life through a telescope. See more named stars in our catalogue.