Astronomy, Arachnids, and the Art of Engagement: Meet Todd Gonzales, the new Director of Public Programs
Astronomy, Arachnids, and the Art of Engagement: Meet Todd Gonzales, the new Director of Public Programs What do black widow spiders, telescope lenses, and middle school science classrooms have in […]
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See Saturn at Its Biggest and Brightest This Month
See Saturn at Its Biggest and Brightest This Month This September, stargazers get a serious treat: Saturn reaches opposition — its brightest and closest appearance of the year — on […]
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Lowell Observatory Announces Todd Gonzales as Director of Public Programming
LOWELL OBSERVATORY ANNOUNCES TODD GONZALES AS DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROGRAMS Flagstaff, AZ — Lowell Observatory has appointed Todd Gonzales as its new Director of Public Programs, an executive role formerly […]
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Astronomers Reveal Massive Binary Star System in Milky Way
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 22 August 2025 ***Contact details appear below Astronomers Reveal Massive Binary Star System in Milky Way The binary star system NGC 3603-A1 is one of […]
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A Case for Curiosity: Why Publicly Funded Science Still Deserves Our Support
A Case for Curiosity: Why Publicly Funded Science Still Deserves Our Support It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the current state of things in our country. Budgets are shrinking, priorities […]
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Catch the Perseids Early: Meteor Viewing from Mars Hill
Catch the Perseids Early: Meteor Viewing from Mars Hill The Perseid meteor shower is one of the most anticipated astronomical events of the year. Known for its bright, fast-moving meteors, […]
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Cosmic Highways: Galaxy Clusters Reveal Which Way Traffic Flows in the Universe
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 7 July 2025 ***Contact details appear below ***Link to The Astrophysical Journal Letters paper: https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.3847/2041-8213/ade66d Cosmic Highways: Galaxy Clusters Reveal Which Way Traffic Flows in […]
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Press Release: Asteroid Day 2025
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 18, 2025 ***Contact details appear below ***Event Website: https://www.asteroiddayaz.com/activities Press Release: Apollo Astronaut Rusty Schweickart, Astronomer Scott Manley and Author Mary Robinette Kowal Headline […]
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Itinerary for a Rainy Visit to Lowell Observatory
Rain in the forecast? No problem. Lowell Observatory offers a full slate of indoor exhibits, science presentations, and historic spaces to explore—making it the perfect rainy day destination in Flagstaff.
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A Summer Itinerary for Visiting Lowell Observatory
A Summer Itinerary for Visiting Lowell Observatory Summer in Flagstaff means clear skies, cool evenings, and countless opportunities for stargazing—and there’s no better place to experience it all than Lowell […]
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Explore Distant Planets with “Strange New Worlds”
Discover planets beyond our solar system with “Strange New Worlds,” Lowell Observatory’s newest rooftop presentation. Held in the open-air Dark Sky Planetarium, this live, 30-minute program explores the science of exoplanets under Flagstaff’s famously dark skies. Included with general admission and offered nightly (except Tuesdays), it’s a must-see for stargazers and science lovers alike.
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Lowell Observatory Recognized as One of the World’s 100 Greatest Places by TIME
Lowell Observatory Recognized as One of the World’s 100 Greatest Places by TIME Flagstaff, AZ. – Today, TIME recognized Lowell Observatory in its annual list of the World’s Greatest Places, which highlights 100 extraordinary destinations to visit […]
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