Latest News
R&D Software Engineer II Position Open!
May 18, 2023
The MMT Observatory (MMTO), a joint venture of the University of Arizona and the Smithsonian Institution, is seeking to fill the position of a Software Engineer. Apply here.
Research Engineering Mechanical Tech (Astronomical Instrumentation Specialist) (Amado, AZ) Position Available
May 05, 2023
The MMT Observatory (MMTO), a joint venture of the University of Arizona and the Smithsonian Institution, is seeking to fill the position of Research Engineering Mechanical Tech (Astronomical Instrumentation Specialist) in Amado, AZ. Apply here.
Press Release: GRB 221009A using the Binospec on the MMT
Mar 13, 2023
PI Shrestha, et al. present photometric and spectroscopic observations of the extraordinary gamma-ray burst (GRB) 221009A using the Binospec imaging spectrograph on the MMT. You can read their results here.
MMT in the News
Feb 08, 2023
Astronomy Magazine’s article about the Tucson Triangle, including Mount Hopkins, can be found here.
MMT Observing Schedule: February 2023 – July 2023
Jan 04, 2023
The observing schedule for February 2023 – July 2023 can be found here.
Staff Technician, Temporary, Position Available
Dec 02, 2022
The MMT Observatory (MMTO), a joint venture of the University of Arizona and the Smithsonian Institution, is seeking to fill the position of Research Engineering Technician III (Staff Technician). Apply here.
MMT Observing Schedule: August 2022 – January 2023
Jul 25, 2022
The observing schedule for August 2022 – January 2023 can be found here.
MMT in the News
Apr 14, 2022
Physics Today featured an article on LBTI but mentions how nulling was first developed at the MMT in the late 90s. You can read the article here.
International Dark-Sky Week begins April 22
Apr 14, 2022
The Governor’s office has included observatories in Arizona in a proclamation for Dark-Sky Week, which begins April 22 through April 30.
MMT Observing Schedule: February 2022 – July 2022
Dec 22, 2021
The observing schedule for February 2022 – July 2022 can be found here.