Observing at MSO-KPNO
This page contains all the information needed to conduct your observations with the MSO-KPNO facilities. Click on the links below for additional information. For general information, you can also refer to the MSO section of our Where to get help page.
Telescopes & Instrumentation
- Available Instruments
- Mayall
- Mayall
- WIYN
- Tenants
- Available filters
- Retired instruments
Observing information
- Applying for time
- KPNO Users Handbook
- Observing run checklist
- KPNO ORP form
- Staff contacts
- KPNO shuttle info
- Tucson to KPNO map
- Coordinate cache submission form
- LTO report
- WIYN nightlog
- Ephemeris
- Dome opening status
Weather
- Current KPNO weather data
- Dome opening status
- KPNO live cameras
- KPNO all sky camera
- Steward all sky camera
- Mayall weather display
- WIYN-KPNO precipitable water vapor
Safety
- Safety Acknowledgement Forms
- KPNO Observer Safety Info & Requirements
- Emergency Procedures
- Wildfire Reporting
- KPNO Emergency Manual
- KPNO Emergency Evacuation Procedure
Internal (local network or VPN access only)
- Mountain Service (MSRs)
- Mayall “Trac” system
- KP Activities Calendar
- WIYN Activities Calendar
- WIYN 0.9m Calendar
- OA Calendar
- 0.9m Lightning Shutdown Procedure - Appendix A
- KP Speed Dial List
- 4m OA Manual
- WIYN OA Manual (moby)
- Handheld Radio operating manual
Updated on February 5, 2024, 4:31 am