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 […]
Join Lowell Observatory Historian Kevin Schindler, astronomer Dean Regas, and Dark Sky Partners LLC principal Chris Luginbuhl for a special live event! Each presenter will share his perspective on the importance of protecting our precious dark skies, bringing expertise from their areas of astronomical study. This stream is presented in partnership with Lowell Observatory and […]
This Saturday, come up to Mars Hill and 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 is your opportunity to see interesting objects in the night sky, learn […]
Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition Star Party Buffalo Park September 21 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Join us and enjoy the dark skies of Northern Arizona with telescope viewing, presentations, and a variety activities for all ages, hosted by the Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition.
Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition Star Party Buffalo Park September 22 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Join us and enjoy the dark skies of Northern Arizona with telescope viewing, presentations, and a variety activities for all ages, hosted by the Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition.
The State of the Climate: What’s New in Climate Science and Solutions AND Energy Efficiency Incentive Information September 22. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Regional experts will discuss the state of the climate in northern Arizona, emerging technology and policy solutions to slow and capture fossil fuel emissions, and progress on the City of Flagstaff’s carbon […]
Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition Star Party Buffalo Park September 23 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Join us and enjoy the dark skies of Northern Arizona with telescope viewing, presentations, and a variety activities for all ages, hosted by the Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition.
This Saturday, come up to Mars Hill and meet Astronomer Dr. Tyler Richey-Yowell! 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 […]
The Ethics of Ancient DNA Research (IN PERSON and VIRTUAL) September 25, 4 p.m. NAU anthropologist Justin Lund will discuss the ethics of studying ancient DNA in Indigenous communities as well as the legal and social implications of genomic research. Webinar registration at scifest.org or the app.
Climate Change and the Colorado River Compact’s Next 100 Years (IN PERSON and VIRTUAL) Lowell Observatory September 25, 5 p.m The seven states that signed the Colorado Compact in 1922 are now struggling to find a long-term water management system that reflects the impact of climate change and longterm droughts. Learn from Tim Duane, previous […]
Astronomy Discovery Center Building Site Hard Hat Tours September 25, 5 p.m. AND 6 p.m. Join Lowell Observatory for behind-the-scenes hard hat tours of the in-process Kemper and Ethel Marley Foundation Astronomy Discovery Center (ADC) at Lowell Observatory. Taking place during the Open House, tours are at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. Reservations required: scifest.org […]
Lowell Observatory Open House September 25, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Experience astronomical history and wonder at Lowell Observatory! Don’t miss your chance to walk through Lowell’s beautiful historic grounds, see the 126-year-old Clark Telescope and stargaze at the Giovale Open Deck Observatory through six advanced telescopes under Flagstaff’s beautiful dark skies.
