Public Telescopes & Exhibits

24-inch Clark Refractor

Mars Hill

Discover the universe with the same telescope that inspired Percival Lowell to search for life on Mars, revealed the expanding universe, and gave Apollo astronauts early views of the Moon.

Giovale Open Deck Observatory

Mars Hill

In the shadows of where Clyde Tombaugh discovered Pluto, you can explore the cosmos for yourself with this collection of six advanced telescopes. Experience stargazing reimagined!

24-inch Dyer Telescope

Mars Hill

Lowell Observatory’s newest telescope offers state-of-the-art technology for out-of-this-world views of the cosmos.

Pluto Discovery Telescope

Mars Hill

See where the Pluto story began… Clyde Tombaugh used this ordinary instrument to make one of history’s most extraordinary discoveries – the planet Pluto in 1930.

Putnam Collection Center

Pluto Discovery Dome

Virtual Exhibits