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Southwest Astronomy Adventure: Mars, Mirrors and More

Southwest Astronomy Adventure: Mars, Mirrors and More

 
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Mirror Mirror on the Wall, who makes the
BIGGEST
Mirrors of All? 


Giant Magellan Telescope I - University of Arizona Mirror Lab

Southwest Astronomy Adventure:

Mars, Mirrors and More

April 14-17, 2011  


Join Friends Of The Observatory to see the
creation of the world's biggest telescope mirrors.
 

 

  • Go behind-the-scenes at the Steward Observatory Mirror Lab and see the cutting-edge technology creating the world's largest telescope mirror.

 

  • Visit the ultra hi-tech lab where data from the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter is transformed into images like we've never seen before.

 

  • Enjoy dinner and an exclusive night of sky watching at the 9,157-foot elevation Mt. Lemmon Steward Sky Center.

 

for all the detais about this
jam-packed 4-day itinerary to Tucson, Arizona!




 

COST: 

$1,100.00 PP Double Occupancy

$1,350.00 PP Single Occupancy 

 

INCLUDES:

  • 4-star historic hotel accomodation, all meals, and all entrance fees to observatories, parks and museums

  • All gratuities and local taxes

  • All transportation in Arizona (Round trip transportation to Tucson, Arizona is NOT included)

Space is very limited, payment is due with your reservation.

 


Questions? Please email or call Ann Hassett!

Email:   Ahassett@mac.com

Phone:  (213) 473-0807

 

Looking forward to this adventure with you,

 

Camille Lombardo

Executive Director    


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