ADC Construction Update | June 2023
ADC Construction Update | June 2023 Hold on to your hats — this is the most exciting ADC update yet! Significant progress has been made in the construction of the […]
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Itinerary for a Summer Day at the 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 out this sample itinerary of a perfect summer […]
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The Founding of Lowell Observatory
On April 3, 1894, an Easterner named Andrew Douglass checked into Flagstaff’s Bank Hotel. Douglass may have looked like an ordinary visitor, but his luggage was anything but ordinary. Included […]
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How to View the Alignment of 5 Planets This Week
This week, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Uranus and Mars will line up near the Moon for a rare planetary hangout! To see this event, you’ll need to plan carefully to get […]
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NEW ANIMATION PREVIEWS LOWELL OBSERVATORY’S ASTRONOMY DISCOVERY CENTER
Lowell Observatory today released a sneak-peak animation of its Kemper and Ethel Marley Foundation Astronomy Discovery Center, which will open in fall 2024. Flagstaff, AZ. – The Kemper and Ethel […]
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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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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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‘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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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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Who Was Elizabeth Roemer?
Meet the Star(gazer) of the Putnam Collection Center’s Newest Display Lowell Observatory Archives is proud to announce a new exhibit in the Putnam Collection Center that seeks to highlight the […]
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Discover the Life and Legacy of Robert Burnham, Jr. in the Rotunda Museum
While Robert Burnham’s tragic life ended in obscurity, his beloved handbook lives on and is a staple in the library of thousands of astronomers, professional and amateur alike. A new […]
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