Science Talk Premier: Strange New Worlds Join us at the incredible rooftop Dark Sky Planetarium for a brand new show, debuting on February 14 during the 2025 I Heart Pluto Festival! This new show answers the big question: Are we alone in the universe? Enjoy a live presentation on the rooftop, where we will delve […]
I Heart Pluto 2025: Festival Activities at Lowell Noon - 10pm Lowell Observatory is open with regular programming and special festival programming, such as face painting, tours, and special talks.
Don't miss a special children's choir performance coming to Lowell during the 2025 I Heart Pluto Festival! 'Ode to Pluto' by Mark Burrows takes listeners on a musical journey through the solar system while lamenting Pluto’s demotion from planet status. Written in a pop-ballad style, this witty and cleverly crafted piece blends humor and science, […]
I Heart Pluto 2025: Festival Activities at Lowell Pluto's Birthday Party | 1pm - 6pm Included with General Admission, enjoy a special exhibit hall filled with vendors, brews, science activities, and more at the “Pluto’s Birthday Bash.” Located in the Great Planetary Hall, 2nd floor of the Astronomy Discovery Center. Younger participants will have […]
Worlds Revealed Speaker Series Step into a universe of discovery with Worlds Revealed—Lowell Observatory’s exclusive speaker series. This engaging program invites diverse staff and experts to share their unique perspectives, bridging the gap between science, art, and exploration. Learn about exciting topics like the intersection of music and astronomy, the operations behind our world-class telescopes, […]
This Saturday, come up to Mars Hill and meet an Astronomer!* Take a peek at real-time images of planets, stars, galaxies and other celestial objects to be displayed on a large television screen outdoors with our new MallinCam. This is your opportunity to see interesting objects in the night sky, learn about an astronomer’s research, […]
Worlds Revealed Speaker Series Set Adrift on Lunar Seas Join Dr. Gerard van Belle on a journey through some of the most extreme environments on Earth—the tallest mountains, driest deserts, and darkest skies in the U.S.—all in pursuit of the sharpest views of the cosmos. As an expert in building some of the world’s largest […]
Astronomy on Tap: To Mars and Back? Join us at Mother Road Brewing Co. on the 25th at 6:30pm for this month's Astronomy on Tap! This month's speaker is USGS scientist Alicia Vaughan, who will talk about her involvement in the Perseverance Rover mission. Alicia Vaughan is a Co-I on the Mastcam-Z instrument on the […]
Worlds Revealed Speaker Series How Do We Find Earth 2.0? Are we alone in the universe? The answer may be right around the corner! Dr. Tyler Richey-Yowell will guide you through the tools and techniques of exoplanet hunting, what questions astronomers at Lowell and beyond are asking right now, and what’s next in our quest […]
This Saturday, come up to Mars Hill and meet an Astronomer!* Take a peek at real-time images of planets, stars, galaxies and other celestial objects to be displayed on a large television screen outdoors with our new MallinCam. This is your opportunity to see interesting objects in the night sky, learn about an astronomer’s research, […]
Worlds Revealed Speaker Series From Martian Canals to Dyson Swarms - A Scientific Search for Alien Artifacts First contact with alien civilizations won’t be with the beings themselves, but with their technology. By searching for these extraterrestrial artifacts, we embark on a journey through our solar system, galaxy, and beyond. What are we looking for—and […]
This Saturday, come up to Mars Hill and meet an Astronomer!* Take a peek at real-time images of planets, stars, galaxies and other celestial objects to be displayed on a large television screen outdoors with our new MallinCam. This is your opportunity to see interesting objects in the night sky, learn about an astronomer’s research, […]