Historical Landmark - Google My Business Category Analyze

Question: What time do observations start
Author: Nona Larson

Answer: It's open until 10pm after 7 they have viewing programs and lectures
Answer: Are there group guided events or can a lone person enjoy the programs?
Answer: Its open from 10am to 10pm but what you want to do is go after sunset
Answer: Open Monday thru Saturday? Also can you reserve a spot?
Answer: yes they do group guided lectures. they do it out side they explain stars plantes where they are the story of the stars . i found it very interesting and i learned alot.

Question: How much for a tour
Author: David Hermiston

Answer: $15 Is right, Worth it too.

Question: How long is tour?
Author: Nyla Hiatt

Answer: There are several tours during the day, usually about 45 minutes each.
Answer: There are typically 4 daytime tours a day and each tour is about 45 minutes.
Answer: The tour is about 45 minutes long.
Answer: 45 minutes for most. The night classes are longer.
Answer: About 45 minutes and there's various topics and sgtouos to attend
Answer: Lectures about an hour. Viewings shorter, of course, but lines are long.

Question: Is it handicap accessible?
Author: Michele Hunter

Answer: Yes
Answer: Yes, most every site is wheelchair accessible, including the large telescope. To look through telescopes at night, you would need to wheel up to a telescope and then stand to look through the eyepiece.
Answer: Yes most of the attraction has paved walkways to the various telescopes
Answer: Yes to most everything. The pathways are paved. There are some uphill parts though.
Answer: Yes, the main building is and most areas are also.
Answer: Yes
Answer: Yes for the most part.

Question: I noticed it closes at 5pm on Sundays, it's summer and the sun is usually still out. I am wondering if you can you see any planets or stars during the day?
Author: Manuel B

Answer: You can also see the moon if it's up during the day... But the best time to see deep space objects through a telescope is on a moonless night, like a few days before the new moon up to the new moon itself.
Answer: No.
Answer: I don't know if you can see stars, but you can see the sun, which is technically a star, so that's pretty cool.
Answer: Yes they view the sun through heavily filtered telescopes. Plus you still can tour the grounds.

Question: Can the assistants observe through the Clark telescope?
Author: E Qa

Answer: I agree wasn't worth the money
Answer: My option this place isn't worth the money
Answer: It's not worth the money!
Answer: Yes but they didn't on yhe night we attended.

Question: What time are the evening presentations
Author: Annette Wiegleb

Answer: They bring out the telescopes around 7pm to sunset. They have 1hr presentations throughout the day.
Answer: Check the weather first as cloudy skies aren't easy when observing through telescopes. Ask them how you can use your phone to take pictures using telescope image!
Answer: They are open until 10pm. Best to check the website and call them. Great people who love to share their knowledge and excitement.
Answer: You have to call and find out.
Answer: 7 to 9 pm I have been there even later
Answer: Call or check their website for presentation times. There are different presentations, repeated throughout the day and evening.

Question: how can you get there?
Author: Rylie Donahue

Answer: Go west on route 666
Answer: Easy to get to - a road leada straight uo the hill from downtown
Answer: During the day, it's a relatively pleasant and safe 30 minute walk from downtown. The only problem, there is not much of a sidewalk. This is okay during the day, because there isn't that much traffic
Answer: Follow the brown signs its on west side of downtown
Answer: It is 10 minutes from downtown Flagstaff. We drove, and i don't know if there are buses that go there.

Question: What is the charge to get in?
Author: Sandra Picard

Answer: $13 for students
Answer: $15 for adults, $8 for kids

Question: Do they have a planetarium?
Author: Kepri H

Answer: Negative
Answer: No

Question: Can you get a paying job at the observatory?
Author: Douglas Garman

Answer: They do hire if positions are available. They do have positions that are filled by College students who eventually get their degree and move on into their field of study.
Answer: Yes they do hire.

Question: how to find out if weather conditions will interfere with a viewing tonight
Author: Linda Kemp

Answer: On the website is a link to Weather Underground. Also try calling the Visiting Center during opening hours
Answer: https://www.astrospheric.com/ is a excellent website for checking on viewing conditions a day or two in advance...
Answer: Looks like tonight is clear skies so no interference with viewing

Question: What is currently being viewed with Clark telescope?
Author: Chris Joyce

Answer: It changes daily

Question: What will kids with short attention spans see when we come
Author: Sue Rushton

Answer: There are a couple of telescopes but if the kids are not interested in stars then good luck.
Answer: It would be a 10 minute tour. It's not really for children with short attention spans. It is mostly lecture tours.

Question: Are there any night viewing opportunities from a large telescope, appropriate for someone who is avid observer with multiple scopes?
Author: Alesha Fiandaca

Answer: On a new note, they are in the middle of building a new state of the art viewing deck with multiple programmable scopes. I dont remember when it will be complete, it looks like it will be awesome.
Answer: They have 2 type of scopes but I know they utilize 1 to the public. Not to sure if your allowed to bring your own scope. You could call and ask.
Answer: You do get to view through two different large telescopes. I forgot the name of the primary one, but there is generally a line of people waiting to view it, they pre select the viewing area and turn the observatory while all guests wait outside, then a student tells you the little bit they know when it's your turn. You'd have to be pretty persuasive to convince them to change views!
Answer: Besides their various lectures they arrange for sky gazing using their many telescopes. Not sure if you are allowed to carry your own....

Question: Is there solar viewing from a large telescope during the day?
Author: Alesha Fiandaca

Answer: Yes
Answer: Yes, but call ahead to check how busy it will be

"Nice place but small area."

"The rosson house, an old Victorian home, is definitely worth checking out!"

"People who work there are super nice."

"A great place for a rest on on the trip."

"The size alone is unbelievable for how old it is definitely enjoyed seeing it."

"The gentleman we spoke to was very knowledgeable about the area."

"We enjoyed being able to enter the rooms and sit in the furniture."

"Great place to take family when they come in town if they're into FLW."

"A bit overpriced, but a very interesting experience."

"Great place to work out, bike, run, walk, and jog."

"Well kept and good people on the trail."

"Its a good small place for a hike, walk or like me a short cycling trip."

"We enjoyed the children's area thoroughly."

"Great time, nice facility, and terrific staff."

"Great place to learn why and how people survived long ago."

"The staff is what really set that place above the rest."

"Family friendly and quality fun for the price!"

"Decent parking, eady access to major attractions, and good food."