Arizona’s New Dark Sky Discovery Center | Phoenix News

Get ready to gaze at the cosmos like never before—Fountain Hills, Arizona, is building a $30 million, 23,000-square-foot International Dark Sky Discovery Center set to open in early 2027. This isn’t just a stargazing spot; it’s a full-scale educational hub tackling light pollution’s impact on health, wildlife, and ecosystems. Featuring the largest telescope in the Phoenix area and fully accessible design, the center will offer planetariums, classrooms, and hands-on STEM experiences for schools and universities. With backing from state leaders and timing that synced with a solar eclipse, this project is poised to turn Fountain Hills into the epicenter of astrotourism—and a beacon for preserving our dark skies for generations. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5ab0dce9ebb618e6