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Astronaut Royalty and Local Officials Gather at Lowell Observatory to Dedicate Moon Tree
Historic Moon Tree dedication at Lowell Observatory honors Apollo 14 mission with Senator Mark Kelly and astronaut descendants celebrating lunar exploration legacy in Flagstaff.
Lowell Discovery Telescope (LDT)
A Cosmic First: Comet Reverses its Spin
Astronomers discover Comet 41P/Tuttle-Giacobini-Kresák reversed its rotation direction in 2017, a cosmic first. Gas jets from solar heating slowed and reversed the comet's spin.
Celestial Alert
See Saturn at Its Biggest and Brightest This Month
Watch Saturn reach opposition on September 21, 2025, when the ringed planet appears biggest and brightest. See Saturn in the night sky with a telescope or binoculars this month.
Stellar Staff Highlight
Lowell Observatory Announces Todd Gonzales as Director of Public Programming
Lowell Observatory appoints Todd Gonzales as Director of Public Programs. Learn about his role overseeing telescope viewing, educational programs, and the new Astronomy Discovery Center in Flagstaff, Arizona.
Cosmic Community Corner
View From Mars Hill: Progress in Understanding the Pluto System
Discover how NASA's New Horizons mission revolutionized our understanding of Pluto and its moons. Learn about icy mountains, atmospheric hazes, and new discoveries 10 years after flyby.
What's Up at Lowell
A Case for Curiosity: Why Publicly Funded Science Still Deserves Our Support
Discover why publicly funded science deserves continued support. Learn how curiosity-driven research transforms basic science into breakthrough technologies that shape modern life and innovation.
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The Cosmic Wedding of Your Dreams Awaits at Lowell Observatory
Discover the perfect wedding venue at Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona. Unique cosmic ceremony packages with telescope views, dark skies, and historic observatory settings for unforgettable celebrations.
