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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

Star Party at High Country Motor Lodge

High Country Motor Lodge 1000 W Rte 66, Flagstaff, AZ, United States

Explore the universe with astronomers from Lowell Observatory at High Country Motor Lodge! View constellations, star clusters, galaxies, the moon, and more. Learn about the night sky and peer through telescopes for an up-close encounter with our nocturnal cosmos. Free Admission | Open to the Public

Free
Event Series Astronomy on Tap

Astronomy on Tap at Arizona Snowbowl

Agassiz Lodge & Restaurant 9300 N Snow Bowl Rd, Flagstaff, AZ, United States

At this special Astronomy on Tap event at Arizona Snowbowl, Lowell Astronomer Dr. Taylor Kutra will be talking about planets around white dwarfs! These events are held at Agassiz Lodge, where you can enjoy food and drink while watching the fascinating science presentations. We'll hold trivia after the talk, and you'll have the chance to […]

Free

Meet an Astronomer

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

This Saturday, come up to Mars Hill and meet Astronomer Dr. James Sikora! 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 […]

Included with General Admission

Lowell Observatory at Movies on the Square

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

Each summer, the Flagstaff Downtown Business Alliance presents Movies on the Square, a FREE, family-friendly evening on Heritage Square – Flagstaff’s downtown living room. There will be live music and activities followed by the movie at dusk. Lowell Observatory will be there to offer out-of-this-world science activities, space trivia, and solar viewing! Stop by to […]

Free

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