What is Planetary Defense?

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What is Planetary Defense? The term “planetary defense” might sound like the stuff of science fiction. It conjures images of nervous scientists watching an encroaching asteroid on a grainy radar […]

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The Little CubeSat That Could: SPARCS Captures First Light

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The Little CubeSat That Could: SPARCS Captures First Light After years of anticipation, the Star-Planet Activity Research CubeSat (SPARCS) has seen first light, sending its first round of ultraviolet images […]

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A Cosmic First: Comet Reverses its Spin

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A Cosmic First: Comet Reverses its Spin Astronomers have long known that comets are unpredictable, but now they are beginning to understand just how dramatically these dirty iceballs can change. […]

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New Immersive Films at the Lowell Universe Theater

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New Immersive Films at the Lowell Universe Theater Are you ready to travel 13.8 billion years into the past or leap forward into the future of Mars exploration? How about […]

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Celebrating Women in STEM: The Legacy of Elizabeth Roemer

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Discover the incredible journey of Elizabeth Roemer, a pioneering female astronomer who recovered lost comets, made groundbreaking asteroid discoveries, and fought for gender equality in STEM.

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Meet the Stars of the 2026 Pluto Pub Crawl

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Meet the Stars of the 2026 Pluto Pub Crawl The 2026 Pluto Pub Crawl is set to take place in downtown Flagstaff on Friday, February 13, from 6pm to 9pm […]

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View from Mars Hill: Lowell Observatory to host “Night of Discovery” at Orpheum Theater on Feb. 14

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View from Mars Hill: Lowell Observatory to host “Night of Discovery” at Orpheum Theater on Feb. 14 As posted on AZDailySun.com on 02/05/26. Some of the most influential voices in planetary […]

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From Route 66 to the Kuiper Belt: Meet the Stellar Lineup for the 2026 Night of Discovery

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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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Itinerary for a Winter Day at Lowell Observatory

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Itinerary for a Winter 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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Itinerary for a Snowy Day at Lowell Observatory

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Itinerary for a Snowy Day at Lowell Observatory You’ve planned your visit to the observatory, but fresh snow covers Mars Hill and flakes are beginning to fall. You might think […]

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Itinerary for a Perfect Fall Visit to Lowell Observatory

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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

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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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