About
MGIO is a division of Steward Observatory, the research arm for the Department of Astronomy at the University of Arizona. Scientific researchers from around the world make use of MGIO facilities. We serve this community, operating and maintaining facilities at the remote observing site located in the Pinaleño Mountains in southeast Arizona. This area is part of the Coronado National Forest -- administered by the Safford Ranger District, U.S. Forest Service. Our office, the MGIO Base Camp, is located at the eastern base of Mount Graham, six miles south of Safford, Arizona.
We are an operations and maintenance group whose mission is to provide quality logistics support services to the astronomical research community.
Our Motto: Continuous Improvement. We will accomplish our work in a teamwork environment; communicating, resolving conflicts, and acknowledging accomplishments.
The Mount Graham International Observatory provides site users a variety of services. From permits to power generation and delivery, from site security to managing emergency situations, from providing potable water to telescope maintenance, from housekeeping to road maintenance, the MGIO crew provides cheerful, courteous service to site users and visitors. A twenty-four hour "duty" system insures reliable services day in and day out -- every day of the year.
