What Would “Armageddon” Really Be Like?
Star Stuff discusses “Armageddon” — the movie from 1998 and a potential real-life asteroid that could hypothetically threaten Earth. Learn what a life-threatening asteroid may actually look like, what perfect […]
Read More
A Night of Discovery: Keynote Event of Lowell Observatory’s 3rd Annual I Heart Pluto Festival
A Night of DiscoveryOrpheum TheaterFebruary 18, 20215-8:30pm Lowell Observatory presents a Night of Discovery, commemorating the anniversary of Clyde Tombaugh’s discovery of the icy world Pluto on February 18, 1930. […]
Read More
The Secrets of Lowell Observatory
Star Stuff – Episode 03: “The Secrets of Lowell Observatory” Star Stuff discusses the “Secrets of Lowell” — all the best stories and lore you wouldn’t normally hear on a […]
Read More
5 Reasons Why Flagstaff is an Astrotourist Destination
Flagstaff attracts people from all walks of life, whether they’re searching for outdoor thrills, historic hotspots, or an escape from the desert heat. It’s a stop on historic Route 66, […]
Read More
PRESS RELEASE: TWELVE FOR DINNER: THE MILKY WAY’S FEEDING HABITS SHINE A LIGHT ON DARK MATTER
Flagstaff, AZ. – Astronomers are one step closer to learning the properties of dark matter enveloping our Milky Way galaxy, thanks to a new map of twelve streams of stars […]
Read More
A Case For The Sky Egg
Star Stuff discusses the Moon. John’s background of geology and theoretical physics (or, as he says, he’s just “theoretically a physicist”) mixed with the celestial excitement from our resident goth, […]
Read More
VIP Tickets on Sale for I Heart Pluto Festival’s VIP Experience
As part of its 3rd Annual I Heart Pluto Festival, Lowell Observatory is offering a VIP experience that allows participants deluxe access to all festival events. This includes: *Exclusive 5-hour […]
Read More
A Night of Discovery: Keynote Event of Lowell Observatory’s 3rd Annual I Heart Pluto Festival
A Night of DiscoveryOrpheum TheaterFebruary 18, 20225-8:30pm MST Lowell Observatory presents a Night of Discovery, commemorating the anniversary of Clyde Tombaugh’s discovery of the icy world Pluto on February 18, […]
Read More
Black Holes, Spacetime, and Bread
“Star Stuff Episode 01: Black Holes, Spacetime, and Bread” is now available wherever you get your podcasts! Listen in as the Star Stuff crew discusses how black holes affect our […]
Read More
Year-End Donations and Gift Membership
Are you thinking of supporting Lowell Observatory this holiday season by giving the gift of membership or by making a year-end donation? This year there are additional tax benefits for […]
Read More
I Heart Pluto Festival 2022 Schedule
CELEBRATE THE ANNIVERSARY OF PLUTO’S DISCOVERY FEB 12–21, 2022 Come show your love for our frosty ninth planet in cold and snowy Flagstaff, Arizona, where it was discovered by Clyde […]
Read More
MEDIA ALERT: PROMINENT SCIENTISTS TO HIGHLIGHT 3RD ANNUAL I HEART PLUTO FESTIVAL
*Nancy Currie-Gregg is unable to make the Night of Discovery appearance. Taking her place will be paleontologist and wilderness guide, Christa Sadler.* Flagstaff, AZ. – Paleoanthropologist Dr. Donald Johanson, planetary […]
Read More