I Heart Pluto Festival 2023 | Pluto Pub Crawl
With the I Heart Pluto Festival just one week away, we’re getting hyped for all the special events and activities that will be happening both on and off our Mars […]
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I Heart Pluto Festival 2023 | Meet Our Out-of-this-World Community Partners
The only thing we love more than Pluto here on Mars Hill is our incredible Flagstaff community! This year, the I Heart Pluto Festival is being supported by a group […]
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Nicole Stott Headlines I Heart Pluto Festival
As Lowell Observatory Director Jeff Hall has explained, the mission of Lowell Observatory can be distilled down to this – communicating science. Our scientists explore the universe and communicate their […]
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The 2023 I Heart Pluto Festival
Celebrating the 93rd Anniversary of Pluto’s Discovery In less than a month, we will be celebrating the 3rd annual I Heart Pluto Festival! This three-day celebration will have food, drinks, […]
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Celestial Events in 2023
Happy New Year from all of us here at Lowell Observatory. If you’re wondering what the new year will bring to the night skies, look no further than this Celestial […]
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Press Release: Study Reveals Secrets of Scorching Hot Super-Earth
Flagstaff, AZ. – A new study suggests that interactions between the scorching hot planet 55 Cancri e (abbreviated 55 Cnc e) and its parent star forced the planet to a […]
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Meet the GODO Telescopes: Starstructure 32” Dobsonian
Written in collaboration with Claire Gibson, Lowell Educator Each of the Giovale Open Deck Observatory (GODO)’s six state-of-the-art telescopes were hand-selected to provide a breathtaking stargazing experience that is unrivaled […]
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‘Star Stuff: A Space Poddity’ Ranked Among Top Astronomy Podcasts
Since Star Stuff’s humble beginnings in January of 2022, it’s become a standout among astronomy podcasts — all thanks to its loyal base of listeners! With season 2 on the […]
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Meet the GODO Telescopes: 8” Moonraker Victorian Refractor
Written in collaboration with Claire Gibson & Hailey Osborn, Lowell Educators Each of the Giovale Open Deck Observatory (GODO)’s six state-of-the-art telescopes were hand-selected to provide a breathtaking stargazing experience […]
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Mars Hill Quick Report: October 24 – 30
Welcome back to the Mars Hill Quick Report, a bite-sized weekly news update from Lowell Observatory! Each week, we’ll give you the short version of upcoming events at Lowell and beyond, […]
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How to Spend Halloween at Lowell Observatory
Spooky Season is upon us! If you’re looking for festive fun this month, look no further than Mars Hill for the best thrills and chills!
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New Image Reveals Comet-Like Tail Trailing DART Target Dimorphos
Scientists have captured a stunning image of an extensive plume of debris emanating from the asteroid moon Dimorphos. The plume stretches more than 600 miles (10,000 kilometers) and was created […]
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