Just over 9,000 feet up Mount Lemmon in the Coronado National Forest sits the University of Arizona’s SkyCenter, which houses the largest telescope in the southwest open for public observing. The university boasts an elite academic astronomy program, and the telescope is a Tucson treasure; scholars travel from around the world to spend an evening studying the far-off galaxies visible from the observatory.
The university recently teamed up with another of Tucson’s big draws: the Miraval Resort & Spa, known for its experiential programming. Beginning in February, Miraval will offer its own, more grounded version of “space tourism,” with excursions to the SkyCenter for stargazing, and to the university campus where visitors will be able to see some of the world’s largest telescope mirrors being built.
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