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Enjoy old-fashioned carnival games, spooky stories, face painting, hundreds of lit jack-o-lanterns, and more!

  Dr. Christoph Keller, Director of Science at Lowell Observatory, will be speaking on the subject of the Sun and Climate at the Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium, Prescott, AZ. The Sun enables life on Earth. If the luminosity of the Sun changes, then the Earth’s climate changes. Dark spots on the Sun have been […]

Join us for Astronomy on Tap at Mother Road Brewery on December 19, starting at 6:30pm! Play trivia to win out-of-this-world prizes, listen to a fascinating a science talk, and of course, enjoy Mother Road brews on tap. This month’s speaker is Lowell educator Jacob Hyden, who will give a talk called "Light Knows We're […]

Get ready for amazing Pluto-themed drinks and specials, fun astronomical trivia games and entertainment, and a shared love for Pluto all night. One night only, so don’t miss out! Starts at 6pm at all locations. Explore Flagstaff’s finest pubs, bars, and brewhouses — in the shape of the Pluto symbol! After receiving a map of […]

Lowell Observatory is thrilled to announce the keynote speaker of the 2024 I Heart Pluto Festival’s Night of Discovery event: Diana Gabaldon, a celebrated and award-winning author and great-granddaughter of Stanley Sykes, a pivotal figure in Lowell’s history. To start off the Night of Discovery event, sponsored by Unisource Energy Services, Lowell Historian Kevin Schindler […]

Embark on a celestial journey with astronomers from Lowell Observatory as we delve into the mysteries of the Moon, stars and constellations. With the lunar phase at 82% illumination, and the Moon poised high in the sky, join us for an enchanting evening of astral exploration. Peer through telescopes for an up-close encounter with the […]

Each summer, the Flagstaff Downtown Business Alliance presents Movies on the Square, a FREE, family-friendly evening on Heritage Square – Flagstaff’s downtown living room. There will be live music and activities followed by the movie at dusk. Lowell Observatory will be there to offer out-of-this-world science activities, space trivia, and solar viewing! Stop by to […]

Join Lowell Observatory, Planet Science, and the Flagstaff Downtown Business Alliance for Kids Squared! This free event provides fun, engaging activities for kids and parents!

Join us at Mother Road Brewing Co. on the 23rd at 6:30pm for this month's Astronomy on Tap! Shih-Yun Tang will be talking about the search for hot Jupiters around the youngest stars, known as T Tauri stars! We'll hold trivia after the talk, where you'll have the chance to win some fun prizes. As […]