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 […]
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 […]
Explore the vastness of the universe and the science of astronomy with educators from Lowell Observatory Saturday, Oct. 7, from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. at the Everett Bowman Rodeo Grounds in Wickenburg, AZ. October is one of the best times of year to observe the brightest stars and constellations, as well star clusters, nebulae and […]
Header image courtesy of spaceaustralia.com Join us for a special 2-night presentation by Paul Curnow , South Australia’s longest serving planetarium lecturer. Aboriginal Australians have been looking at the night sky for thousands of years. During this time, they have been able to build up a complex knowledge of the stars and their movements. […]
Header image courtesy of spaceaustralia.com Join us for a special 2-night presentation by Paul Curnow , South Australia’s longest serving planetarium lecturer. Aboriginal Australians have been looking at the night sky for thousands of years. During this time, they have been able to build up a complex knowledge of the stars and their movements. […]
Header image courtesy of spaceaustralia.com Join us for a special 2-night presentation by Paul Curnow , South Australia’s longest serving planetarium lecturer. Aboriginal Australians have been looking at the night sky for thousands of years. During this time, they have been able to build up a complex knowledge of the stars and their movements. […]