Celebrating Lowell Observatory’s 128th Anniversary
In an increasingly bright world, dark skies are becoming difficult to come by. Light pollution, smog, and man-made objects in Earth’s orbit are making astronomical observation more and more difficult […]
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View from Mars Hill: Possible meteor storm in the forecast for May 30
As posted on AZDailySun.com on May 21, 2022 On the evening of May 30, the sky may come alive with an outburst of meteor activity. The result of a comet […]
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ADC Construction Update | May 2022
The much-anticipated Kemper and Ethel Marley Foundation Astronomy Discovery Center is starting to take shape! Since we broke ground on June 26, 2021, walls and an elevator shaft have begun […]
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The Story of Pluto: A Virtual Exhibit from Lowell Archives
In the spring of 2021, NAU student Melissa Valenzuela was awarded the NAU/NASA Space Research Grant to design a virtual exhibit about Pluto. She started her internship at Lowell Observatory […]
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PRESS RELEASE: MASSIVE STARS PRODUCE LESS OXYGEN THAN PREVIOUSLY BELIEVED; MAY EXPLAIN EXISTENCE OF HEAVY BLACK HOLES
Flagstaff, AZ. – An international team of scientists has determined that massive stars do not make as much oxygen as previously thought. The finding is highly unexpected and has implications […]
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PRESS RELEASE: LOWELL OBSERVATORY NAMES FIRST PERCIVAL LOWELL SCHOLAR
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 26, 2022 ***Contact details appear below***Flagstaff, AZ. – This year, Lowell Observatory introduced the Percival Lowell Postdoctoral Fellowship to support early-career scientists who wish to pursue independent […]
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Discover the Night | International Dark Sky Week 2022
International Dark Sky Week is an annual event, held during the first new Moon of April. This year, it falls on the week of April 22-30. Read on to learn […]
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What is a Lunar Eclipse?
By Claire Gibson, Lowell Educator May 15, 2022 8:29 pm– This year’s first total lunar eclipse will sweep across the Americas, Europe, and Africa. Mark your calendars for the longest […]
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PRESS RELEASE: AMANDA BOSH, CHRISTOPH KELLER HEADLINE NEW EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP AT LOWELL OBSERVATORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 14, 2022 ***Contact details appear below*** Flagstaff, AZ. – Lowell Observatory has appointed Dr. Amanda Bosh to the newly created position of Chief Operating Officer and Dr. […]
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What’s in the Sky This Month | April 2022
April will bring some meteor showers, constellations galore, and—galactic cannibalism?! Get into the spring spirit and read on to learn about the space objects that will be lighting up the […]
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5 Reasons Why the 2022 Total Lunar Eclipse is a Must-See
On the evening of May 15 and into the wee hours of May 16, a total lunar eclipse will grace the skies of North and South America, Europe, Africa, and […]
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View from Mars Hill: The Lowell Discovery Telescope by the numbers
As posted on the Arizona Daily Sun website on 3/26/2022. Aluminum is traditionally used to commemorate 10-year anniversaries. That’s appropriate for such a recognition on April 3 as the preeminent […]
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