2018 Arizona Official State Visitor's Guide - 10

The mighty Hoover Dam,
Arizona-Nevada border

hen folks consider all the reasons to visit Arizona-the Grand
Canyon, Spring Training, abundant nature-their lists should also include
science. It's easy to appreciate our scientific
gems, from the alpine-laced Mount Graham
International Observatory to the Verde River's
meandering grandeur. And all you need to
bring is your curiosity and a healthy sense of
adventure. Here are some highlights to get
you started.
MOUNT GRAHAM
INTERNATIONAL OBSERVATORY
This mountaintop aerie ranks among the world's
leading astronomical sites, and its Large Binocular
Telescope is the most advanced optical scope on
Earth. While only professionals may peer through
these magnificent devices-with a viewing value
nearing $90,000 per night-visitors can tour the
impressive site and see these lensed giants up close.
Start your journey at Discovery Park Campus, in the
desert town of Safford below Mount Graham. Operated by Eastern Arizona College, the park offers
stargazing on Saturday nights, rollicking rides in a
space shuttle simulator and a detailed exhibit about
creating huge telescope mirrors.
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PIMA AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM
In Tucson, just outside a working Air Force base,
you'll find more than 80 acres devoted to the evolution of flight-from a replicated Wright brothers'
biplane to the model of an X-45 hypersonic test
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Mt. Graham International Observatory
Large Binocular Telescope, near Safford
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