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Benson, Arizona

Located on a hill overlooking the beautiful San Pedro River valley near Benson, the Vega-Bray Observatory has eight major telescopes ranging from 6 to 20 inches in diameter. The facilities include a planetarium and a science classroom and museum.

The Vega-Bray Observatory is privately owned and dedicated to the education of the public. It is world famous and attracts amateur astronomers from all over the nation. The observatory also offers its facilities to the local schools.

The Astronomers Inn, run in conjunction with the Observatory, is a family run bed and breakfast. It has four astronomically-based themed rooms: the Egyptian, the Garden Room, the Galaxy as well as the Astronomers Studio. It also contains a science classroom, a planetarium, a media room and a library.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Benson Historic Walking Tour

Stop in the Benson Visitor Center for your brochure on our Historic Walking Tour. This walk through Benson's past will tell you a bit about the town'

Benson, AZ Tours

Vega-Bray Observatory

Located on a hill overlooking the beautiful San Pedro River valley near Benson, the Vega-Bray Observatory has eight major telescopes ranging from 6 to 20 inches in diameter. The facilities include a planetarium and a science classroom and museum.

Benson, AZ Observatories

Gammons Gulch Ghost Town Movie Set

An 1890's Town and Mining Camp recreated like the Wild West really was, antique cars, movie memorabilia, nature path, bird area. Everything in Gammon'

Benson, AZ Pioneer History



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