From Route 66 to the Kuiper Belt: Meet the Stellar Lineup for the 2026 Night of Discovery
From Route 66 to the Kuiper Belt: Meet the Stellar Lineup for the 2026 Night of Discovery Mark your calendars for an out-of-this-world celebration on February 14, 2026! Lowell Observatory […]
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View from Mars Hill: The breathtaking views from the SPARCS launch
Posted on AZDailySun.com on 01/15/2026 As day threatened to break this past Sunday, sky watchers in California and Arizona witnessed a breathtaking sight of what appeared to be a super […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Astronomy, Arachnids, and the Art of Engagement: Meet Todd Gonzales, the new Director of Public Programs
Astronomy, Arachnids, and the Art of Engagement: Meet Todd Gonzales, the new Director of Public Programs What do black widow spiders, telescope lenses, and middle school science classrooms have in […]
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