Tucson Astro Trail
Tucson is renowned for its exceptionally dark skies, minimal light pollution, and unique variety of astronomical attractions — making it a paradise for stargazers, researchers, and curious minds alike. The remarkable combination of natural beauty and scientific discovery provides an ideal canvas for observing the cosmos.
Explore Tucson's astronomical attractions with a curated guide of dark-sky experiences, discounts and a chance to win out of this world prizes with our free digital Astro Trail guide. As a bonus, you can also view Tucson's Astro Trail Map to learn more.
Astronomy
With skyscraping mountains and a higher altitude than other Arizona deserts, coupled with low humidity and close to 300 clear, dark sky nights annually, Tucson…
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