There are many organizations supporting the International DarkSky Mission that may also have great information or provide services. We encourage you to support them.
Astronomy Clubs in Southern Arizona
- TAAA – Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association
- HAC – Huachuca Astronomy Club of Southeastern Arizona
- SAS – Sonora Astronomical Society – Green Valley and Sahuarita, Arizona
- SB Skygazer’s – SaddleBrooke SkyGazer’s Astronomy Club
- SCOV – Sun City Astronomy Club – Oro Valley
- AL – The Astronomical League – Find Clubs in other Cities and States
Supporting Businesses and Organizations
- Skywatcher’s Inn – The AZ Astronomy & Nature Retreat – Benson
- Starizona – Adventures in Astronomy & Nature – Tucson
- Stellar Vision & Astronomy – Tucson
- FLAP– Fatal Light Awareness Program – Bird Casualties
Astronomy Related Places to Visit in Southern Arizona
- Flandrau Science Center – Observing and planetarium shows. Located on the U of A campus
- Mirror Lab – See where and how the largest mirrors in the world are made. Located on the U of A campus
- Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter – A Steward Observatory exceptional science learning facility located at 9,100 feet on the summit at Mt. Lemmon north of Tucson.
- Catalina State Park – Special events in a dark skies location. Located near Oro Valley
- Oracle State Park – Special events in a dark skies location. Located near Oracle, AZ
- Kitt Peak Observatory – Over twenty telescopes, tours and viewing. Located about 60 miles SW of Tucson.
- Whipple Observatory – A visitor center for their MMT Observatory’s 6.5-m diameter optical telescope. Located near Green Valley, AZ
- Tumacácori National Historical Park) – Special events in a dark skies location. Located near Tubac, AZ
- Kartchner Caverns State Park) – Special events. Located near Benson, AZ
- Mt. Grahm International Observatory – There are three observatories. The Large Binocular Telescope, Vatican Advanced Technology Telescope and Heinrich Hertz Submillimeter Telescope. Located near Safford, AZ
- All IDA Dark Sky Places – Officially designated Dark Sky Places world wide
The International DarkSky Organization. . . . . . . IDA Chapters in the Americas