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  1. MMT Science Symposium, April 7-9, 2026

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    The MMT Observatory is hosting a MMT Science Symposium on April 7-9, 2026, on the University of Arizona campus in Tucson, AZ.
    Abstracts can be submitted here. Talk proposals/abstracts should be submitted by March 2 for full consideration by the SOC. Astronomers from all institutions, both inside and outside the traditional MMT partners, are invited to attend and contribute. If you have topics you would like to suggest for sessions or breakout groups, contact the organizers at symposium@mmto.org. Registration information is available here. Please register by March 23.More can be found on our website.

  5. Decommissioning Hecto the spring of 2026

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    The MMT Observatory (MMTO) will be decommissioning Hectospec and Hectochelle on May 1st, 2026 in order to prepare MMTO for the arrival of ViaSpec. The decommissioning process for both Hectospec and Hectochelle will start on May 1, 2026. Thus, the last scheduled night of observing for either Hectospec or Hectochelle will be no later than April 30th, 2026. Depending on science allocations for the spring of 2026, the last night of observing could potentially be earlier in April.

  6. New Vistas in Astronomy Lecture Series, January-April 2025

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    Whipple Observatory’s New Vistas in Astronomy lecture series returns for its 56th year. The first lecture of the series will be held Thursday, January 30 at the Green Valley Recreation Center- West at 9:00 AM. All lectures are free and open to the public. More information, including future lectures, can be found here.

  8. Public Science Center is now OPEN!

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    The Science Center is now open! The Science Center is currently open on Fridays only from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (closed on Federal holidays).

    In order to ensure the best experience possible for the many guests we expect to visit, timed ticketed entry is required (but free) to visit the Science Center. Every guest who enters the Science Center must have a ticket. Guests who arrive without tickets will be asked to wait or to return at a later time with tickets. Tickets are available now.

    Tours up the mountain to the MMT and Ridge telescopes are currently closed while we work on developing new tour programs. Paid VERITAS Walking Tours are open. Tickets for Up Close with VERITAS must be purchased in advance online. Reservations are required and can be made here.