Astronomy Camps in 2023-2024
The dates for the year 2023-2024 Astronomy Camps are as follows.

  • Limited openings are now available! If interested, please email Dr. McCarthy.

  • Click on the type of Camp for descriptive information about the traditional opportunity.
Astronomy Camp does not presume, or require, a background in astronomy. Each Camp is available to interested people from around the world and does not require a previous connection with The University of Arizona.

APPLICATION MATERIALS CAMP DESCRIPTION STATUS HIGHLIGHTS
Oct 5-9 Adult Camp
75% full Mt. Lemmon Observatory - Operate 61" telescope; eyepiece viewing; solar & Electronic Imaging
June 8-14 Beginning Teen wait list Mt. Lemmon Observatory - Introductory coverage of astronomy, engineering, & physical science; operate 12, 24, 32-inch telescopes; observe with the 61" Kuiper telescope.
June 17-24 Advanced Teen wait list Mt. Lemmon Observatory - Quantitative observing projects with 12, 24, 32-inch telescopes, 61-inch, radio telescopes.
Requires either Algebra II or Geometry.
May 16-19, 2024 Adult Camp
opens Nov Mt. Lemmon Observatory - Operate 61" telescope; eyepiece viewing; solar & Electronic Imaging
June 13-19, 2024 Beginning Teen opens Nov Mt. Lemmon Observatory - Introductory coverage of astronomy, engineering, & physical science; operate 12, 24, 32-inch telescopes; observe with the 61" Kuiper telescope.
June 22-30, 2024 Advanced Teen opens Nov Mt. Lemmon Observatory - Quantitative observing projects with 12, 24, 32-inch telescopes, 61-inch, radio telescopes.
Requires either Algebra II or Geometry.
Oct (TBD), 2024 Adult Camp
TBD Mt. Lemmon Observatory - Operate 61" telescope; eyepiece viewing; solar & Electronic Imaging

Table updated on August 29, 2023.