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
See the opposition of Mars at the one and only Giovale Open Deck Observatory (GODO) on December 8, 2022! Starting at 6:00pm, join us in viewing Mars at its biggest and brightest through the six state-of-the-art telescopes of the GODO. Later on, hear astronomer, researcher, and Mars expert Dr. Jennifer Hanley will present results from […]
We're teaming up with McDonald Observatory in West Texas for the 2022 Mars Opposition! Starting at 7pm MST on December 8, John Compton and Kevin Schindler of Lowell Observatory will join members of the McDonald team in a discussion about all things Mars. They'll take a deep dive into the Red Planet's science, history, geology, […]
Join Dr. David Kring, from The Center for Lunar Science & Exploration, for a talk about The Artemis Exploration Zone. The successful launch and flight of Artemis I to the Moon is the first stage of an Artemis program that explores the Moon and develops a capability to press deeper into the Solar System. The […]
You will tell Lowell Observatory where to point the telescope in this LIVE Interactive Stargazing experience on December 15 at 10pm PDT! Get ready for the BRAND NEW Interactive Stargazing 2.0: Discover the skies with Lowell Observatory, live from our Giovale Open Deck Observatory. Make requests for objects you want to see in the night […]
Join Willow Bend for an exciting partnership with Lowell Observatory! For February's I Heart Pluto Festival, we're joining forces to host an event that is all about the Earth and planetary science, the first-ever Science Saturday theme of its kind! There will be space-themed activities, demonstrations, and fun crafts to take home. This event is […]
The festival kicks off at Mother Road Brewing Company, a local Flagstaff favorite! Mother Road will unveil its limited-edition beer, brewing exclusively for this year's festival! Stick around learn about Clyde Tombaugh's handmade telescope, a precious historical artifact that will soon be on display in Lowell Observatory's Rotunda Museum. Mother Road: Special Lowell Observatory Beer […]
Explore Flagstaff’s finest pubs, bars, and brewhouses — in the shape of the Pluto symbol! After receiving a map of all participating destinations, you’ll be turned loose to enjoy historic downtown alongside fellow Pluto-lovers! Along the way, you’ll find educators giving laser-guided stargazing and science talks, trivia, and more. Maps will be available soon and […]
An Event 93 Years in the Making! Celebrate the anniversary of Pluto's discovery on February 18-20, 2023. Show your love at the Home of Pluto in snowy Flagstaff, Arizona, where it was discovered by Clyde Tombaugh 93 years ago on February 18, 1930. This festival will take place at Lowell Observatory with special events throughout […]
Get a star-studded VIP experience at the 2023 I Heart Pluto Festival! A VIP ticket grants single-person admission to all IHP activities, including the “Night of Discovery” event at the Orpheum Theater on the evening Feb. 18. Before the event begins, VIP guests will receive a free copy of keynote speaker and astronaut Nicole Stott’s […]
Witness Lowell history being made at the Rotunda Museum as the Tombaugh Telescope exhibit is unveiled! The exhibit will feature Clyde Tombaugh’s fully-functional homemade telescope, which was hand-assembled from scraps found around his family’s farm in Burdette, Kansas. Buy Tickets Now
Enjoy a night with Astronaut Nicole Stott, a NASA astronaut, aquanaut, and space artist who creatively combines the awe and wonder of her spaceflights and undersea adventures with her artwork to inspire people around the world. After this program, Nicole will sign copies of her book, Back to Earth: What Life in Space Taught Me […]