Description
The Kitt Peak National Observatory (KPNO) is a United States astronomical observatory located on Kitt Peak of the Quinlan Mountains in the Arizona-Sonoran Desert on the Tohono O'odham Nation, 88 kilometers (55 mi) west-southwest of Tucson, Arizona. With more than twenty optical and two radio telescopes, it is one of the largest gatherings of astronomical instruments in the northern hemisphere.
See also the rest of my Giant Telescope mega project : https://flightsim.to/file/12401/giant-telescopes
Optional libraries :
Download and install the “Dave’s 3D People Library” in your community folder.
Download and install the “Windy Things Library” in your community folder.
Compatibility :
This scenery may conflict with mods that automatically place antennas, such as "We Love VFR". Please read instruction for compatibility patch.
Creating this scenery was a hard work, so please leave a comment if you like it.
Location
Kitt Peak observatory
Explore the Kitt Peak National Observatory in Microsoft Flight Simulator, home to over twenty optical and two radio telescopes in Arizona. Version 2.0 features enhanced visuals and compatibility with World Update 11 and Sim Update 10. Make sure to install the required libraries for the full experience and be mindful of compatibility with other mods.
User Reviews
4 reviews
Version History
Created better version for MSFS2024
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over 3 years ago
merci de France. J'ai mis des screens. Super vol en Arizona
almost 4 years ago
Its a great Project.
almost 4 years ago
KPNO stands for Kitt Peak National Observatory.
Not a ICAO code at all !
over 4 years ago
I love your great observatory sceneries. I have them all. I got an extra surprise on your Parkes radio telescope work when I found the Meade LightBridge dobsonian telescope in the scenery. I worked for Meade and the LightBridge was my project. You must have one to get the detail so accurate. Keep up the great work.
over 4 years ago
This scope is indeed very nice. We have a 16 inch for our astronomy club.
over 4 years ago
Excellent 3D scenery, very realistic, live about 55 miles from here. I made a video, to show your great workmanship, and attention to detail,https://youtu.be/rRxScTIylBU,
over 4 years ago
Thank you very much. Highly appreciated comment !
over 4 years ago
Oh, you're back again. Thank you so much for this one. Good job.
over 4 years ago
Hello, i had some free time for Christmas... in made 3 more, that are in the pipe for publication
over 4 years ago
Nice ! I had a tour around your new mod, very very nice. Therefore I see two antennas overlapping but not on your pictures ? Strange.
over 4 years ago
Can you send me a picture or tell me which antena ? I will correct the bug
over 4 years ago
Very well done and very realistic. The hot air balloon was a nice touch.
over 4 years ago
Thank you for your comment. I appreciate
over 4 years ago
Nice, I lived in Rio Rico, AZ as a teenager which is south of Kitt Peak. We used to ride our dirt bikes up to the observatory. :)
over 4 years ago
Nice, thank you . Have you done or plan on doing Mount Graham ? vatican telescope
Bill