Join us for a FREE virtual event with Lowell Observatory and Grand Canyon Astronomer in Residence, Ashley Pagnotta! Lowell historian and past Grand Canyon Astronomer in Residence Kevin Schindler will guide the conversation with Ashley about her career as an observational astrophysicist and her experience at Grand Canyon National Park. After showcasing some planned celestial […]
Join us for a special event for member’s appreciation week! On March 29, dive into the captivating world of astrophotography with educator Dylan Short in an engaging virtual Q&A session. Keep an eye on your emails, all members will receive a link to the Q&A the morning of the event.
Eclipse Over Texas 2024: Live from Waco will celebrate the 2024 eclipse with a full day’s worth of activities on the grounds of McLane Stadium in Waco, Texas. A beautiful location on the banks of Brazos River with unobstructed views of the sky, and guided Great North American Eclipse viewing by expert astronomers. Ticket Options […]
A total solar eclipse will take place on April 8, 2024 and Texas is an ideal location for viewing this rare celestial display. Lowell Observatory is teaming with the City of Waco, Baylor University, and Discovery on a public event, Eclipse Over Texas 2024. This will include an onsite celebration at Baylor University’s McLane […]
Don't miss this Interactive Stargazing experience! Kevin Schindler from Lowell Observatory will be hosting a livestream with Dark Skies Program Manager and Ranger Rader Lane live from Grand Canyon National Park. This extraordinary event will take place on May 16th at 8:00 p.m. MST* and will provide viewers with a rare opportunity to view the […]
Join us for an out-of-this-world live podcast on Sunday, July 21 at 2pm MST with our friends at Grand Canyon Conservancy! We will be joined by former Astronomer in Residence and Lowell Observatory Public Information Officer Kevin Schindler, Grand Canyon Conservancy Residency Manager Clover Morell, and Dark Sky Ranger Rader Lane. We're blasting off into […]
Learn more about becoming a member of the Lowell team as a volunteer by joining one of three info sessions. The first session will be held virtually on Thursday, August 29, 6-7pm. Register here.
Learn more about becoming a member of the Lowell team as a volunteer by joining one of three info sessions. This session will be held virtually on Friday, August 30, 11am-12pm Register here.
Discover Flagstaff's famously dark skies with Lowell Observatory historian Kevin Schindler and President of the Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition, Chris Luginbuhl! This live, virtual stargazing is streamed directly from the Giovale Open Deck Observatory at Lowell Observatory. Get even more in-depth knowledge of the night sky with each object we observe through our 14" PlaneWave […]
Join Lowell Observatory and Grand Canyon Conservancy for a free, expert-led virtual panel discussion exploring the urgent need to preserve natural night skies. This live-streamed event features former Grand Canyon Astronomers in Residence Dean Regas, Lauren Camp, and Kevin Schindler, along with Dark Sky Ranger Rader Lane. Together, they’ll dive into topics like dark sky […]
Lowell Discovery Telescope | Virtual Tour & Talk Join us for a virtual tour of the Lowell Discovery Telescope, followed by a brief presentation on current research being performed with this world-class instrument. Dr. Stephen Levine will present live from Happy Jack, the site of the 4.3 meter Lowell Discovery Telescope, and Dr. Joe Llama […]
Exploring the Night: Science and Stewardship of Dark Skies Celebrate the wonder of the night sky during International Dark Sky Week with a special virtual stargazing experience presented by Lowell Observatory and Grand Canyon Conservancy. Held during the week of the new Moon when skies are at their darkest, this live online program invites you […]