Hours of Operations
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Infinite Wonders Await!
Help us create experiences of awe and wonder with the Astronomy Discovery Center, opening in the fall of 2024.
Plan Your Trip
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Location
1400 West Mars Hill RdFlagstaff AZ, 86001
Hours
Upcoming Holidays
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Natl Astronomy Day
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