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Educational groups are welcome to visit the Flagstaff Station, as long
as there aren't too many of them and as long as the groups are
well-supervised and small enough to be accomodated. A group size of
10-20 people is just about right. Visits by larger groups can be
arranged, but we'll need plenty of advance warning - at least a couple
of weeks. Group organizers should call the USNO Flagstaff Station
at (928) 779 5132.
It is strongly recommended that groups of school children or young
scouts time their visit to the Flagstaff Station to coincide with
studying astronomy in class or working on an astronomy project or merit
badge. Otherwise, it is unlikely the children will derive much from
their visit.
Commercially-operated tours cannot be accomodated at the Flagstaff
Station. We simply don't have the staff or the facilities for such
groups. However, the Lowell
Observatory has an excellent visitors' program, including guided
tours, an exhibit hall, and gift shop. Nighttime viewing can also be
arranged there. The Lowell Observatory Visitors' Center can be reached
at (928) 774 3358.