Steward Observatory Mirror Lab tours offered

Steward Observatory Mirror Lab tours offered

Take a 90-minute tour to learn how engineering and optical technology melds with manufacturing techniques to produce the giant (8.4 meters/27 foot) telescope mirrors in the world. Visitors will see the technology and processes involved in making the next generation of telescopes that will explore deep into outer space and produce scientific research.

Tours occur daily; visit www.mirrorlab.tix.com to purchase tour tickets. Admission is $15 for adults, $8 for students 7 – 22. Contact 520.626.8792 for details or www.mirrorlab.as.arizona.edu.