Lowell Observatory at Science in the Park Flagstaff Festival of Science On September 20th, the annual Science in the Park takes place at Wheeler Park in downtown Flagstaff. The fun is endless at our popular family science fair, where YOU are the scientist for the day! An ideal event for families, all booths will have hands-on activities for youth of all ages. Discover […]
Member Event | Saturn Soiree On September 20, Lowell Observatory will be hosting a member-only private viewing through our Dyer telescope from 8:30PM-10PM. The focus of this viewing? Saturn at opposition. What does it mean for Saturn to be at opposition? Saturn is at opposition when it lies opposite from the Sun in the sky. […]
Kevin Schindler Spills the Tea: A Marriage, a Mistress, and the Tunnel of Love In this season of love, we invite you to join us for an hour of intrigue as Historian Kevin Schindler sheds light on the relationship between observatory founder, Percival Lowell, his late-in-life bride, Constance, and his personal secretary and assistant in […]
Lowell Observatory Open House Flagstaff Festival of Science Join us for a special Open House of the Marley Foundation Astronomy Discovery Center! From 4-8pm, enjoy immersive shows in the giant-screen Lowell Universe Theater, soak up stunning views from the rooftop, and explore interactive exhibits for all ages that bring the Universe to life. Speakers: 4-5pm […]
Worlds Revealed Speaker Series (Mother) Road Trip to the Stars: The Space Heritage of Route 66 with Kevin Schindler Route 66 is one of the most storied roadways in North America, known for its roadside diners, historic hotels and kitschy attractions. But it also boasts an extraordinary space heritage; along its course lies the birthplaces of […]
Astronomy on Tap | Growing Food in Space Sip on Mother Road brews while exploring the future of farming beyond Earth! NAU Ph.D. candidate Laura Lee will share how fungi and innovative techniques could help astronauts grow crops in Moon and Mars soils. Plus, enjoy trivia and prizes under the stars.
Worlds Revealed Speaker Series The Search for Planet Nine with Dr. Wes Ryle Over a century ago, Percival Lowell began the quest for a hidden world at the edge of our Solar System - a search that ultimately led Clyde Tombaugh to discover Pluto in 1930. Today, a new generation of astronomers is following in […]
Worlds Revealed Speaker Series "Double Header: New Horizons in Perspective (With a Recent News Update) and Why My Spaceflight in 2023 Was the Vanguard of a New Era in Scientific Research in Space" with Dr. Alan Stern In this double header presentation, Dr. Alan Stern will begin by reviewing the mission of New Horizons, the […]
Meet a Planetary Astronomer | Dr. Larry Wasserman Head up to the Open Deck Observatory on Saturday, October 3 to meet Lowell planetary astronomer 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 […]
This Saturday, come up to Mars Hill and meet Astronomer Dr. Phil Massey! 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 […]
Worlds Revealed Speaker Series To Boldly Go… Well, You Know: NASA’s Dawn Mission to the Main Asteroid Belt with Dr. Marc Rayman Join NASA’s Dr. Marc Rayman for an inside look at one of the most ambitious missions in the history of space exploration: the Dawn spacecraft. Dawn made history as the first mission to […]
Meet a Planetary Astronomer | Dr. Larry Wasserman Head up to the Open Deck Observatory on Saturday, August 23 to meet Lowell planetary astronomer 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 […]