Jupiter at Opposition
By Claire Gibson, Lowell Educator When looking up to the night sky, you may have noticed a large bright shining object in the Eastern sky. The object isn’t a UFO, […]
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PRESS RELEASE: LOWELL OBSERVATORY POINTS PUBLIC TELESCOPES AT JUPITER AS IT MAKES CLOSEST APPROACH IN DECADES
Flagstaff, AZ. – Jupiter will soon appear bigger and brighter than it has been for 70 years, and Lowell Observatory is celebrating with nightly public telescope viewing of the planet […]
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Meet the GODO Telescopes: TEC 140FL 5.5” Refractor
Each of the Giovale Open Deck Observatory’s six state-of-the-art telescopes were hand-selected to provide a breathtaking stargazing experience that is unrivaled by any other public observatory in the continental United […]
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PRESS RELEASE: LOWELL OBSERVATORY POINTS PUBLIC TELESCOPES AT SATURN AS RINGED PLANET MAKES CLOSEST APPROACH OF YEAR
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAUGUST 8, 2022 ***Contact details appear below Flagstaff, AZ. – Saturn will soon be at its biggest and brightest of the year, and Lowell Observatory is celebrating with […]
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Meet the 6 Public Telescopes of the GODO
By Claire Gibson, Lowell Educator Did you know that Lowell Observatory has more than eight telescopes dedicated to the use of the public? Six of these telescopes are state of […]
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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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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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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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How to View the November 19 Partial Lunar Eclipse
The upcoming partial lunar eclipse on November 19, 2021 will last over 3 hours, making it the longest to occur in a span of over 1,000 years. An eclipse of […]
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MEDIA ALERT: LOWELL OBSERVATORY PRESENTS NOVEMBER 19 LUNAR ECLIPSE LIVE STREAM
Flagstaff, AZ. – The longest partial lunar eclipse in more than 600 years happens in the early morning of November 19, and Lowell Observatory will make it available to everyone […]
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This Month in Astronomy | November 2021
Take time this month to give thanks, eat well, spend time with those you love, and of course, appreciate the beauty of the cosmos! This November will bring two meteor […]
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What’s in the Sky This Month: October 2021
Spooky season is finally upon us, and the leaves aren’t the only things changing. This October will bring some truly incredible viewing opportunities, including meteor showers, autumnal constellations, planets, star […]
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