Celebrating the 2024 June Solstice
Though school is out and the weather is warming up, it hasn’t been summer just yet—at least, not from an astronomical standpoint. Today (June 20, 2024), those of us in […]
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Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS: A Glimmer of Cosmic Wonder
Excitement is building among astronomers and skywatchers for Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS (C/2023 A3), which is steadily brightening and developing a visible tail. As of early May 2024, the comet’s magnitude reached […]
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Lisa Actor Moves Toward Retirement
By Kevin Schindler, Historian & Public Information Officer In 1928, Lowell Observatory found itself in dire need of someone to lead a renewed search for a new planet. Succeeding […]
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Itinerary for A Summer Day at Lowell
Itinerary for Summer Day at Lowell The weather is warming up and the days are getting longer. Since October, Lowell has been on its fall opening schedule: closed Monday and […]
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Lowell Observatory Hires Leslie Currie as Chief Philanthropy Officer
Lowell Observatory Hires Leslie Currie as Chief Philanthropy Officer We’re proud to introduce Leslie Currie, Lowell Observatory’s new Chief Philanthropy Officer! Leslie will lead fundraising efforts as the observatory prepares […]
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Makers, Menders, and Writers | We Talk to Diana Gabaldon
Makers, Menders, and Writers | We Talk to Diana Gabaldon 2Ep25 Lowell Historian Kevin Schindler sits down with the one and only Diana Gabaldon, author of the wildly popular Outlander book […]
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How to Observe the 2024 Lyrid Meteor Shower
By Madison Mooney The Lyrid meteor shower peaks on the night of April 21 and the wee hours of April 22, but meteors will remain visible until April 29! What […]
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PRESS RELEASE: Lowell Observatory Hosting Events for April 8 Total Solar Eclipse
Lowell Observatory Hosting Events for April 8 Total Solar Eclipse Lowell Observatory is hosting two public events for the eclipse—one along the path of totality in Waco, Texas, and the […]
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Itinerary for a Spring Day at Lowell Observatory
Itinerary for a Spring Day at Lowell Observatory So, you’d like to visit the observatory, but you’re not sure of the best way to budget your time? Never fear: check […]
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Jupiter During Daylight: Why it Happens and How to View It
Jupiter During Daylight: Why it Happens and How to View It You may think of telescope viewing as a strictly nighttime activity, but that’s not always the case! Some planets, […]
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The Exclusive Beverages Available During the 2024 I ❤ Pluto Pub Crawl
The Exclusive Beverages Available During the 2024 I ❤ Pluto Pub Crawl The 2024 I Heart Pluto Pub Crawl is coming up on Friday, February 16. Here are all the […]
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A Profound Cosmic Revelation | Thread by Latif Nasser
The following is an X (formerly known as Twitter) thread posted by Canadian-American researcher, writer and presenter Latif Nasser (@latifnasser). You can find the original thread here! Last January, I […]
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