Applying for Time

Observing Request Form ( in both .doc and .pdf formats )
Observing Requests are due:

  • Nov. 1 for the Winter Quarter (Jan.-Mar.) Feb. 1 for the Spring Quarter (Apr.-Jun.) May 1 for the Summer Quarter (Jul.-Sept.)
  • Aug. 1 for the Fall Quarter (Oct.-Dec.)

Current Observing Schedule

Planning Resources

Applying for NAU Space Grant Travel Funds

Observing with Lowell's NASAcam


Other Observing Information

  Telescope Specifications
  Sun-Moon calendar for Anderson Mesa
  Estimating Lunar Phase Requirements

Resources While Observing

  NURO Quick-Start Guide
  Current Flagstaff Weather
  Documentation for the MOVE software
  The NURO Guide to IRAF
  The IRAF home page

Travel Information

  Flagstaff Visitor's Information
  The Arizona Mountain Inn
  Maps and Directions