Worlds Revealed Speaker Series Guided by the Night: Can Animals See the Stars? with Dr. Michael West We humans look up at the night sky and wonder. But what about other animals? Does a chimpanzee ever gaze at the stars? Can a fish see the Moon? Join astronomer Michael West on an adventure into the […]
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 […]
Meet a Planetary Astronomer | Dr. Larry Wasserman Head up to the Open Deck Observatory on Saturday, August 30 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 […]
Meet an Astronomer | Dr. Gerard van Belle Head up to the Open Deck Observatory on Saturday, September 6 to meet Lowell 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 […]
Worlds Revealed Speaker Series Spiders and the Discovery of Pluto with Todd Gonzales Did you know that black widows helped discover Pluto? Crawl on over to Lowell Observatory to join spider expert Todd Gonzales for a fascinating look into the unexpected connections between space exploration and arachnology. The Worlds Revealed invites diverse staff and experts […]
Member Morning Join us for another Member Morning at Lowell Observatory on September 13th! We’re opening early exclusively for members from 10 AM to noon at the Astronomy Discovery Center. Bring the whole family and enjoy a fun, kid-friendly activity while exploring the exhibits. Please note that the rest of the campus will remain closed […]
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 […]
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 […]