The Story of a Snowflake (IN PERSON and VIRTUAL) September 27, 4:00 p.m Join Brian Klimowski (Meteorologist in Charge at the National Weather Service) as he discusses the amazing snowfall last Winter, and tells the engaging story of one of those snowflakes and its atmospheric adventure as it grows and eventually falls to the ground […]
The Sunset Crater-Cinder Lake Apollo Mission Testing and Training Historic District (IN PERSON and VIRTUAL) September 26, 4 p.m Join local historians Kevin Schindler and Ben Carver as they describe the effort to get the Apollo mission testing and training sites at Sunset Crater and Cinder Lake listed on the National Register of Historic Places. […]
Mars Rover Update (IN PERSON and VIRTUAL) September 26, 5 p.m. Join USGS planetary scientists Alicia Vaughan and Ryan Anderson as they talk about the latest discoveries and share incredible recent images from the Perseverance and Curiosity Mars rovers! Webinar registration at scifest.org or the app.
The Ferruginous Hawk: Northern Arizona’s Best Kept Secret (IN PERSON and VIRTUAL) September 27, 5:00 p.m. Join Master Falconer Michele Losee of the International Raptor & Falconry Center as she introduces us to Quinn, the rarest hawk in Northern Arizona, and find out why Ferruginous Hawks are still on the Endangered Species list. Webinar registration […]
The People of Ancient Peru: Diet, Migration and Llamas (IN PERSON and VIRTUAL) September 28, 4:00 p.m. Hundreds of years before the Inka, the Wari was the first expansive state to control vast regions of Peru. Join NAU bioarchaeologist Corina Kellner as she explores the Nasca people of Peru and the Wari Empire based on […]
Global Volcanism Update (IN PERSON and VIRTUAL) September 28, 5:00 p.m. At any given moment, more than 20 volcanoes are actively erupting somewhere on Earth. Come hear USGS volcanologist Greg Vaughan talk about some of the most spectacular recent volcanic eruptions! Webinar registration at scifest.org or the app.
Controlling Rodents Without Poisons: Restoring Balance on the Galápagos Islands September 29, 4 p.m. Listen as SenesTech founder Loretta Mayer explains how an overpopulation of rats is putting the animals and humans of the Galápagos Islands in jeopardy. Dr. Mayer shares how she is working to restore ecological balance to this area without resorting to […]
Complexities of Co-Existing with Carnivores—A Global Perspective September 29, 5 p.m. Environmental Scientist, Dr. Duan Biggs (NAU), Conservation Biologist, Dr. Alex Braczcowski (NAU and Griffith University, Australia), and Emily Renn (NAU and Grand Canyon Wolf Recovery Project) will share their experiences from the field on how community science can strengthen co-existence with carnivores.
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. *Time and date changes each month
We’re hosting a Members’ Historical Tour! Join Dr. Gerard van Belle for "High Resolution on the High Frontier", a Zoom presentation on his "MoonLITE" proposal. Keep an eye on your emails for more information on how to RSVP. Become a member for access to exclusive events like this. Learn more at lowell.edu/membership.
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. *Time and date changes each month
This Saturday, come up to Mars Hill and meet Astronomer and Lowell Observatory Executive Director, Dr. Jeffrey Hall! 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 […]