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| name=Biosphere 2 | alt= | url=http://www.b2science.org/ | email=dunlapc@email.arizona.edu
| name=Biosphere 2 | alt= | url=http://www.b2science.org/ | email=dunlapc@email.arizona.edu
| address=32540 A Biosphere Rd, Mile marker 96.5, Oracle, AZ | lat= 32.578778 | long=-110.850594 | directions=.5 hour north of Tucson on Hwy 77
| address=32540 A Biosphere Rd, Mile marker 96.5, Oracle, AZ | lat= 32.578778 | long=-110.850594 | directions=.5 hour north of Tucson on Hwy 77
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| phone=+1 520-838-6139 | tollfree= | fax=
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| image=Wiki bio2 sunset 001.jpg
| hours=9AM-4PM daily, no reservations required | price=$20/adults, $13/children
| hours=9AM-4PM daily, no reservations required | price=$20/adults, $13/children
| content=This unique facility was designed as an artificially closed complete ecology, and was the setting for research on human interaction with natural systems. The site is now owned and maintained by the University of Arizona, which conducts tours for the public.
| content=This unique facility was designed as an artificially closed complete ecology, and was the setting for research on human interaction with natural systems. The site is now owned and maintained by the University of Arizona, which conducts tours for the public.
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| name=Mt Graham International Observatory | alt= | url=http://www.eac.edu/discoverypark/mgio.shtm | email=discoverypark@eac.edu
| name=Mt Graham International Observatory | alt= | url=http://www.eac.edu/discoverypark/mgio.shtm | email=discoverypark@eac.edu
| address=1651 W Discovery Park Blvd, Safford, AZ | lat=32.801903 | long=-109.728308 | directions=Discovery Park Campus
| address=1651 W Discovery Park Blvd, Safford, AZ | lat=32.801903 | long=-109.728308 | directions=Discovery Park Campus
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| phone=+1 928-428-6260 | tollfree= | fax=
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| image=Large Binocular Telescope 2.jpg
| hours=May-Oct, depending on weather | price=$40/person, includes lunch
| hours=May-Oct, depending on weather | price=$40/person, includes lunch
| content=Operated by the University of Arizona and situated in the Pinaleño Mountains west of [[Safford (Arizona)|Safford]], this observatory offers periodic tours for the public. Reservations required, preferably two or more weeks in advance. Tours depart from the Discovery Park Campus in Safford.
| content=Operated by the University of Arizona and situated in the Pinaleño Mountains west of [[Safford (Arizona)|Safford]], this observatory offers periodic tours for the public. Reservations required, preferably two or more weeks in advance. Tours depart from the Discovery Park Campus in Safford.
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| name=Kitt Peak National Observatory | url=http://www.noao.edu/kpno/ | email=outreach@noao.edu
| name=Kitt Peak National Observatory | url=http://www.noao.edu/kpno/ | email=outreach@noao.edu
| address=Tohono O'Odham Reservation, AZ | lat=31.958889 | long=-111.597778 | directions=90 minutes southwest of Tucson
| address=Tohono O'Odham Reservation, AZ | lat=31.958889 | long=-111.597778 | directions=90 minutes southwest of Tucson
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| phone=+1 520-318-8726 | tollfree= | fax=
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| image=Kitt Peak (7554295742).jpg
| hours=9AM-3:45PM daily | price=$9.75 for all three tours (adults)
| hours=9AM-3:45PM daily | price=$9.75 for all three tours (adults)
| content=Operates several astronomical telescopes plus a large solar telescope. Several guided tours are available, as well as a nightly observation program (reservations required).
| content=Operates several astronomical telescopes plus a large solar telescope. Several guided tours are available, as well as a nightly observation program (reservations required).
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| name=Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory| url=http://www.cfa.harvard.edu/facilities/flwo/ | email=
| name=Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory| url=http://www.cfa.harvard.edu/facilities/flwo/ | email=
| address=670 Mt Hopkins Rd, Amado, AZ | lat=31.675243 | long=-110.952410 | directions=one hour due south of Tucson off I-19
| address=670 Mt Hopkins Rd, Amado, AZ | lat=31.675243 | long=-110.952410 | directions=one hour due south of Tucson off I-19
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| phone=+1 520-879-4407 | tollfree= | fax=
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| image=File:MMT Observatory.jpg
| hours=M-F 8:30AM-4:30PM | price=
| hours=M-F 8:30AM-4:30PM | price=
| content=Call ahead for tour information.
| content=Call ahead for tour information.