# Event Details - **Event Name**: Mt. Graham International Observatory Tour - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am (-07:00) - **Event Description**: New regulations in place post-pandemic, the maximum number is 18 per date. To make sure everything is ready on time sales end 10 days priorAbout this Event https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/3cba30c0-fb61-11f0-9a85-3dd248376d4f-rimg-w993-h740-dc2c2d1c-gmir.jpg This is a limited event with only 18 seats avalible due to post pandemic regulations.Mt. Graham International Observatory tours start here at Eastern Arizona College’s Discovery Park at 9:00 am. We arrive back here at the campus at approximately 5:00 pm, so it’s an all-day adventure!Note: Times are approximate not exact. There are only daytime tours (no night time sky gazing). We will show you the Vatican Advanced Technology Telescope, the Arizona Radio Observatory, and the Large Binocular Telescope which is currently the largest, most powerful telescope in the world!Tickets:General Admission - $75The minimum age for participants is 12 years old.We can only sell 18 seats per tour.Are you part of these groups? Enter a Promo Code to unlock a discounted $60 ticket!Military use code: HEROSenior (65+) use code: RETROTeens (13-18) use code: LEARNNote: Only one promo code used per order.Other MGIO Tour DatesMGIO tours fill up fast! To see other upcoming tours click here:Tickets are non-refundable except for cancelations due to low registration (less then 6 people), stormy weather, snow and fire.If you have any questions please email: monica.clarine@eac.eduOr call: (928) 428-6260We will offer limited lunch options:6” Cold Cut Combo SandwichAll sandwiches will be made the same with Artisan Italian Bread, Turkey based: Ham, Salami, & Bologna, American Cheese, Spinach, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, and Green PeppersVeggie Delite SaladAll salads will be made the same with Lettuce, Spinach, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Green Peppers, and Black OlivesLunches will include: sandwich or salad, assorted snack size chips, chocolate chip cookie, and bottled water, mustard & mayo packets for sandwiches and ranch dressing packets & vinaigrette packets for saladsUpon check out you will be asked to agree to our terms and conditions:Please Note: For safty everyone must ride together in our Discovery Park vans. You cannot drive up ahead or follow in your own vehical. Permit from the Forest Service only allows specific vehicles on the property/siteLiability Medical Warning:We try to make your visit as pleasant as possible, but there are a few things you need to consider first: Due to the extreme altitude, anyone with the following conditions is ABSOLUTELY DISQUALIFIED and will not be allowed to participate:Any diagnosed Medical ConditionChronic Respiratory DisordersAltitude Sickness (the facilities are at an extremely high altitude (10,500 ft).AsthmaChronic Obstructed Pulmonary Disease (COPD)EmphysemaChronic BronchitisCongenital Heart DiseaseCongestive Heart Failure (CHF)Abnormal Heart Rhythm – ArrhythmiaPregnancyANY need for assistive devices to walkAn Important Consideration: We are very sorry, but our observatories are not handicapped accessible. You must be able to climb two or three flights of stairs and walk at least 1 /4 mile and stand in place for extended periods of time at high altitudes. Participants must be able to easily get in and out of the van several times.The observatories require us to wear close-toed walking shoes for safety.The temperature is approximately 30 degrees cooler, therefore a light jacket is recommended.If you tend to get car sick, the road will definitely make you car sick!There is NO SMOKING & NO ALCOHOL allowed.No pets or service animals allowedThe minimum age for participants is 12 years old.Please carefully consider if you have any condition that may hinder your visit of the telescopes at the Mt. Graham International Observatory. Standard protocol at MGIO for any individual who experiences a medical concern and requires any medical interventions – including the use of Medical Gas (supplemental oxygen) - is immediate transport to the nearest Emergency Medical Center (Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center in Safford, Arizona) without delay.Mt. Graham Red Squirrel Agreement:The endangered Mt. Graham red squirrel is protected by the Federal Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended. It is illegal to “take” (this means to harass, harm, pursue, hunt, shoot, wound, K*ll, trap, capture, or collect, or to attempt to engage in any such conduct) individuals of this species. This includes touching and feeding. If anyone “takes” (as defined above) a Mt. Graham red squirrel, they may be subject to prosecution under the Endangered species Act. Please report all squirrels wounded or harmed to the first available Forest Officer. The Forest Service will report all dead or wounded squirrels to the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Locations of killed squirrels should be immediately reported to the Forest Service so that the dead squirrel can be collected and preserved for study. There is some concern that the squirrels could become dependent on human food, which in turn may reduce survival. Be sure that you properly dispose of all trash at the telescope sites.MGIO Educational Visit PERMIT REQUIREMENTSI have read and understand the Site Permit requirements and the conditions under which they are issued:I will remain inside the clearing limits of the MGIO facilities (delineated by a yellow perimeter rope).I will not go beyond the clearing limits (boundaries) of the two-mile, one-way, observatory access road.I will not use this permit for any purposes other than those stated on my permit. If these conditions are not met, I understand I will be in violation of the terms of the Special Use Permit issued to Eastern Arizona College Discovery Park Campus.Clothing Options Add OnItems will be givin to you on your tour date. We will give it to you upon arrival. Every listed clothing Item features the following design:Front: EAC Discovery Park LogoBack: Line Art Illustration of the Telescope with the words "Mt. Graham International Observatory Home of the World's Most Powerful Telescope" at the bottomMGIO T-shirtStyle: Bella + Canvas® 100% Cotton Jersey Short SleevePrice: $28Sizes: Adult Unisex Small - XXXLMGIO Long Sleeve ShirtStyle: Bella + Canvas® Jersey Long SleevePrice: $28Sizes: Adult Unisex Small - XXXLMGIO HoodieStyle: Gildan® Heavy Blend™ Hooded PulloverPrice: $48Sizes: Adult Unisex Small - XXXLMGIO Zipper HoodieStyle: Gildan® Heavy Blend™ Full-Zip HoodedPrice: $48Sizes: Adult Unisex Small - XXXL https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/3ce70d20-fb61-11f0-815b-398c7ebe8f39-rimg-w1200-h317-dcfffeff-gmir.jpg Local Hotel OptionsBest Western Desert InnBest Western Website: Click HereLocated: 1391 W Thatcher Blvd, Safford, AZ 85546Distance from Discovery Park: 2.74 mi , Estimated Arrival time 6 minutesComfort Inn SuitesComfort Inn Suites Website: Click HereLocated: 2577 West Highway 70, Thatcher, AZ 85552Distance from Discovery Park: 4.08 mi , Estimated Arrival time 7 minutesSpring Hill SuitesSpring Hill Suites Website: Click HereLocated: 2855 West US Highway 70, Thatcher, AZ 85552Distance from Discovery Park: 4.34 mi , Estimated Arrival time 8 minutes https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/3d104000-fb61-11f0-815b-398c7ebe8f39-rimg-w1106-h740-dc46352b-gmir.jpg Agenda🕑: 09:00 AMMeet at Discovery Park🕑: 09:30 AMTravel up Mt. Graham to Columbine Ranger Station🕑: 11:00 AMLunch/acclimation to elevation🕑: 12:00 PMTravel to Observatories🕑: 12:15 AMArrive at Submillimeter Radio Telescope (SMT)🕑: 12:45 PMArrive at Vatican Advanced Technology Telescope (VATT)🕑: 01:15 PMArrive at Large Binocular Telescope (LBT)🕑: 02:15 PMDepart Observatories and Mt. Graham🕑: 04:00 PMArrive back at Discovery Park - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/safford/mt-graham-international-observatory-tour/100001981593346041 - **Event Categories**: Art, trips-adventures - **Slot details of has slots**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 28, max: 75, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Safford - **state**: AZ - **country**: United States - **location**: EAC Discovery Park Campus - **lat**: 32.7989399 - **long**: -109.7282447 - **full address**: EAC Discovery Park Campus, 1651 Discovery Park Boulevard, Safford, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Mt. Graham International Observatory Tour - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/120a0e46dd145443e80721dc221dc8b67b8a4f8c1df03989f3377fdfb0a30d86-rimg-w1200-h595-dc102f79-gmir.jpg?v=1769505589 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Mt. Graham International Observatory Tour being held? - **A:** Mt. Graham International Observatory Tour takes place on Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am at EAC Discovery Park Campus, 1651 Discovery Park Boulevard, Safford, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Mt. Graham International Observatory Tour? - **A:** Ticket prices for Mt. Graham International Observatory Tour range from USD 28 to USD 75 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 75AvailableShort Sleeve T-ShirtUSD 28AvailableLong Sleeve ShirtUSD 28AvailableHoodieUSD 48AvailableZipper HoodieUSD 48Available - **Q**: Who is organizing Mt. 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