The 2024 Perseid Meteor Shower
The Perseid Meteor Shower The passing of July to August signals the arrival of one of the most prominent and reliable meteor showers, the Perseids. It has wowed observers for […]
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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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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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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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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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