Indigenous Perspectives – How The Stars Tell Our Stories

Indigenous Perspectives – How The Stars Tell Our Stories Staff Highlight: Misha Pipe, NAAOP Coordinator I met Native American Astronomy Program (NAAOP) Coordinator Misha Pipe in the Education Office, a […]

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Everything You Need to Know About the Grand Opening of the ADC

Everything You Need to Know About the Grand Opening of the ADC As you have (hopefully) heard by now, the Marley Foundation Astronomy Discovery Center (ADC) will celebrate its official […]

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Lowell researcher Brian Skiff standing outside, giving a presentation.

Brian Skiff: Looking at Every Star

Brian Skiff: Looking at Every Star Having worked at Lowell Observatory for nearly 50 years, researcher Brian Skiff has seen a lot of change happen on Mars Hill. In fact, […]

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Itinerary for a Rainy Day at Lowell

Itinerary for a Rainy Day at Lowell   Picture this: you planned to visit the observatory, but clouds are rolling in and it’s starting to rain. You may think that […]

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Does Venus Have A Moon? | We Talk To Zoozve Discoverer Brian Skiff

In this episode of Star Stuff, Cody Half-Moon sits down with Lowell astronomer Brian Skiff as he recounts his discovery of Venusian moon Zoozve, and how a determined dad’s twitter […]

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Shifting Worldviews: Meet Lowell Fellow Dr. Taylor Kutra

Shifting Worldviews: Meet Lowell Fellow Dr. Taylor Kutra At Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, Dr. Taylor Kutra is a rising star in the field of astronomy. A Lowell Postdoctoral Fellow, […]

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Kevin Schindler Welcomed Back to Grand Canyon as First Alumni Astronomer in Residence

  PRESS RELEASE August 15, 2024 Kevin Schindler Welcomed Back to Grand Canyon as First Alumni Astronomer in Residence Flagstaff, AZ, [August 15, 2024] – Lowell Observatory Public Information Officer […]

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A vintage photo of Lowell Observatory founder Percival Lowell observing through the Clark Telescope.

Percival Lowell’s Search for Life on Mars

Percival Lowell’s Search for Life on Mars   A Quest Begins In the 1890s, Lowell Observatory founder Percival Lowell became inspired by Italian astronomer Giovanni Schiaparelli’s 1877 description of canali, […]

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LIVE from Grand Canyon: Turning the Park Dark

In this special episode of Star Stuff recorded live from Grand Canyon National Park, we’re joined by former Astronomer in Residence and Lowell Observatory Public Information Officer Kevin Schindler, Grand […]

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Cosmic Community Corner: Bright Side Bookshop

Discover the Charm of Bright Side Bookshop in Flagstaff, Arizona Nestled in the heart of historic downtown Flagstaff, Arizona, Bright Side Bookshop is more than just a place to buy […]

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Temporary “New Star” Could Appear in the Sky Before the End of Summer

As you may have heard, stargazers may be treated to an unusual sight in the night sky at some point in the coming months: a nova, which will appear to […]

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Lowell Observatory Voted Most Iconic Tourist Destination by PHOENIX Magazine

Lowell Observatory, a cornerstone of astronomical research and a beloved destination for science enthusiasts, has been awarded the Arizona Travel Award for Most Iconic Tourist Attraction by PHOENIX magazine. This […]

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