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Lowell Observatory Announces Schedule for I Heart Pluto Festival

Lowell Observatory Announces Schedule for I Heart Pluto Festival Flagstaff, Arizona – The Seventh Annual I Heart Pluto Festival runs from February 12-16, 2026. This year’s theme, “Mother Road to […]

What is the December Solstice?

What is the December Solstice? Though the weather has cooled and the holidays are right around the corner, winter hasn’t officially started yet — at least, not from an astronomical […]

Itinerary for a Winter Day at Lowell Observatory

Itinerary for a Winter 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 […]

Lowell Astronomers Shed Light on Third-Known Interstellar Object, Comet 3I/ATLAS

PRESS RELEASE Lowell Astronomers Shed Light on Third-Known Interstellar Object, Comet 3I/ATLAS 10 December, 2025, Flagstaff, A.Z. – Lowell Observatory astronomer Dr. Qicheng Zhang has captured the first ground-based optical […]

This Week in Astronomy History | December 8 – 14

This Week in Astronomy History | December 8 – 14   December 8, 1908: 60-inch telescope at Mt. Wilson sees first light On December 8, 1908, the 60-inch Hale Telescope […]

Itinerary for a Snowy Day at Lowell Observatory

Itinerary for a Snowy Day at Lowell Observatory You’ve planned your visit to the observatory, but fresh snow covers Mars Hill and flakes are beginning to fall. You might think […]

New Dorrance DOME Opens Door to Collaboration with Lowell Observatory

New Dorrance DOME Opens Door to Collaboration with Lowell Observatory Arizona Science Center has just unveiled a newly refurbished planetarium, paving the way for future partnership opportunities between the popular […]

Lowell Celebrates 30 Years of Native American Astronomy Outreach with Free Community Day

Lowell Celebrates 30 Years of Native American Astronomy Outreach with Free Community Day November 16, 2025 | Noon–7pm | Free Admission for Coconino County, Yavapai County, and Arizona Native Nations […]

Comet 3I/ATLAS: A Rare Visitor with a Story to Tell

Comet 3I/ATLAS: A Rare Visitor with a Story to Tell An otherworldly guest is making a brief appearance in our skies. Comet 3I/ATLAS, discovered by the ATLAS survey telescope in […]

Lowell Observatory Announces Strategic Changes to Sustain Research Mission   Flagstaff, Arizona – Lowell Observatory today announces a strategic restructuring of its science program to ensure the long-term sustainability of […]

Itinerary for a Perfect Fall Visit to Lowell Observatory

Itinerary for a Perfect Fall Visit to Lowell Observatory There’s nothing quite like a crisp fall day on Mars Hill. If you’d like to plan a visit to Lowell Observatory […]

Astronomy and Asphalt: The Stories Behind Lowell’s New Route 66 Tour

Astronomy and Asphalt: The Stories Behind Lowell’s New Route 66 Tour Interview with Stoker Stoker, Historical Tours Specialist Lowell Observatory’s legacy is as deeply woven into the fabric of the […]