Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility Past Events from August 17 – September 14 – Lowell Observatory

Desert Botanical Gardens Flashlight Nights

Desert Botanical Gardens 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ, United States

Escape the heat and explore the Garden after dark with family and friends! Discover the Garden’s five thematic trails, encounter desert creatures, and immerse yourself in the captivating nighttime ambiance with cool drinks and treats. Enjoy access to food trucks and Breezy Pops for sale. Garden will be selling s’mores and drinks and more from […]

Event Series Meet an Astronomer

Meet an Astronomer

Lowell Observatory, Rotunda Museum 1400 W Mars Hill Rd, Flagstaff, AZ, United States

This Saturday, come up to Mars Hill and meet Astronomer Dr. Gerard van Belle! 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 […]

Included with General Admission
Event Series Moonrise Program

Moonrise Program

Rotunda Museum, Lowell Observatory 1400 W Mars Hill Rd, Flagstaff, AZ, United States

Join a Lowell Observatory educator at the Rotunda Museum for a talk on the origin and features of the Moon and the role of the observatory in lunar exploration. After the talk, we will take a walk to the observatory overlook to view the rising Moon through a telescope. This talk is included with general […]

Included with General Admission
Event Series Moonrise Program

Moonrise Program

Rotunda Museum, Lowell Observatory 1400 W Mars Hill Rd, Flagstaff, AZ, United States

Join a Lowell Observatory educator at the Rotunda Museum for a talk on the origin and features of the Moon and the role of the observatory in lunar exploration. After the talk, we will take a walk to the observatory overlook to view the rising Moon through a telescope. This talk is included with general […]

Included with General Admission

Kids Squared

Heritage Square 22 E Aspen Ave, Flagstaff, AZ, United States

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!

Free

Full STEAM Ahead at the Heard Museum

The Heard Museum 2301 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ, United States

The sky is not the limit for the last Free Family Summer Saturday of the season. Join fellow scientists for a day of activities at the Heard Museum connected to science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. If you and your family love hands-on learning, you won’t want to miss this program. Free Summer Saturday: Full STEAM Ahead […]

Free
Event Series Meet a Planetary Scientist

Meet a Planetary Scientist

This Saturday, come up to Mars Hill and meet Planetary Scientist Dr. Larry Wasserman! 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 […]

Included with General Admission
Event Series Astronomy on Tap

Astronomy on Tap Flagstaff | Magnetic Fields on Other Worlds

Mother Road Brewing Co. 7 S Mikes Pike St, Flagstaff, AZ, United States

Join Lowell Observatory and Mother Road Brewing Co. on August 27th at 6:30pm for Astronomy on Tap! Listen to fascinating science talks, play trivia to win out-of-this-world prizes, and of course, enjoy Mother Road brews on tap. This month's speaker is Lowell astronomer Dr. Melodie Kao, who will talk about the magnetic fields of exoplanets! […]

Free

Volunteer Information Session

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.

Volunteer Information Session

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.

Volunteer Information Session

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 at Lowell Observatory on Saturday, August 31, from 12pm-1pm. Register here.   Location: 1400 W. Mars Hill Ted Bowell Conference Room Hendricks Center for Planetary Studies Building

Meet a Planetary Scientist

This Saturday, come up to Mars Hill and meet Planetary Scientist Dr. Larry Wasserman! 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 […]

Included with General Admission