Kitt Peak
In today's article we will delve into the exciting world of Kitt Peak. We will explore its origins, evolution and its various applications today. Kitt Peak has been a topic of interest for a long time and has generated debates, research and discoveries that have impacted different areas of society. Throughout this article, we will analyze how Kitt Peak has influenced culture, science, technology, and people's daily lives. Additionally, we will examine current trends related to Kitt Peak and how these may affect the future of our society. From its impact on history to its relevance in the contemporary world, Kitt Peak continues to be a topic of great interest and relevance, making it crucial to understand its importance and the role it plays in our lives.
| Kitt Peak | |
|---|---|
 Telescopes on the top | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 6,886 ft (2,099 m) NAVD 88 |
| Prominence | 2,092 ft (638 m) |
| Coordinates | 31°57′54″N 111°35′57″W / 31.964919231°N 111.599279136°W |
| Geography | |
  Kitt Peak | |
| Location | Tohono O'odham Nation Pima County, Arizona, U.S. |
| Parent range | Quinlan Mountains |
| Topo map | USGS Kitt Peak |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Road |
Kitt Peak (O'odham: Ioligam) is a mountain in the U.S. state of Arizona, and at 6,883 feet (2,098 m) is the highest point in the Quinlan Mountains. It is the location of the Kitt Peak National Observatory. The radio telescope at the observatory is one of ten dishes comprising the Very Long Baseline Array radio telescope.
The peak was named in English by county surveyor George J. Roskruge for his sister, Phillippa, who was the wife of William F. Kitt. On his 1893 Pima County Survey map, Roskruge spelled the name 'Kits'. At the request of the wife of George F. Kitt, the spelling was changed by decision in 1930.
Kitt Peak is the second-highest peak on the Tohono O'odham Indian Reservation, and as such is the second-most sacred after Baboquivari Peak. Near the summit is I'itoi's Garden, which the nation's lore holds summer residence of its elder brother deity. The name Ioligam means "red stick" in reference to the abundance of manzanita bushes on and around the mountain.
References
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- ^ "Kitt Peak, Arizona". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved May 15, 2009.
- ^ "Kitt Peak". SummitPost.org. Retrieved February 5, 2014.
- ^ "Kitt Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved May 15, 2009.
- ^ Waugh, John C. (June 27, 1960). "Indians Yield Telescope Site". Christian Science Monitor. p. 11.