

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: New Vistas in Astronomy: Peter McMahon
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 11 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 am
- **Event Description**: Join Whipple Observatory for the the second New Vistas lecture of 2026 as we welcome Canadian astronomer and public engagement lead of Kitt Peak, Peter McMahon, to our series.

Peter McMahon, Kitt Peak National Observatory's Visitor Center Operations Manager, will provide a behind-the-scenes look at how Kitt Peak is transforming informal science education and the search for dark energy. With the DESI leading the way for astronomy in its new search for the truth of what's out in the darkness and Kitt Peak opening its new Windows on the Universe center, Peter will show us that the quest for knowledge and understanding of the night sky and everything in it is never-ending.

New Vistas occurs at the Green Valley Rec Center West in Green Valley, Arizona at 1111 GVR Drive behind Safeway off Continental Road. This event is FREE and open to the public. A GVR membership is NOT required to attend.



Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2026﻿
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﻿Time: 10:00am, doors open at 9:30am

Location: Green Valley Rec Center West﻿
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﻿Address: 1111 GVR Drive, Green Valley Arizona (behind Safeway on Continental)
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- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Green Valley
- **state**: AZ
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Green Valley West Social Center
- **lat**: 31.854867438474
- **long**: -110.99600938653
- **full address**: Green Valley West Social Center, 1111 S Via Arcoiris, Green Valley, AZ 85614, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory (https://allevents.in/org/fred-lawrence-whipple-observatory/23370123)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Wed, 11 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Green Valley West Social Center, 1111 S Via Arcoiris, Green Valley, AZ 85614, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about New Vistas in Astronomy: Peter McMahon ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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