Celebrate the memory of Arizona legend Bear Howard by joining the 2022 Bear Howard Gravel Race! The race will consist of approximately 100 miles of prime gravel riding around the peaks of Northern Arizona. Consider it a tour of Flagstaff, taking in views of Kendrick, Sitgreaves and of course, the San Francisco Peaks. To register […]
Lowell42 | Examining a Genius: The Triumph and Tragedy of Robert Burnham, Jr. Robert Burnham, Jr. compiled one of the most popular astronomy books ever—the three-volume observing bible, Burnham’s Celestial Handbook—while working at Lowell Observatory in the mid-20th century. Yet Burnham was enigmatic and tragic in many ways. Lowell Observatory Historian Kevin Schindler will host […]
Celebrate the opposition of Saturn in style at the members-only Saturn Soirée! On the night of the opposition, members will be offered an exclusive stargazing session at the 24" Dyer Telescope, the latest addition to Lowell Observatory's fleet of public telescopes. Join us staring at 10pm on August 14th to mingle with other members, learn […]
The massive primary mirror of the Lowell Discovery Telescope (LDT) measures 14 feet in diameter by 4 inches thick. Yet its critical reflective layer is only 100 nanometers thick—1,000 times thinner than typical photocopy paper! This aluminum skin must be periodically replaced, a painstaking process that takes weeks to complete. Tonight, LDT Engineering Manager Frank […]
Come find us at Movies on the Square this Saturday, August 20 from 4-8pm! We’ll have solar telescope viewing, UV bead bracelet-making, and trivia. This week's theme is Space Missions, and kids and their families can participate with a question to win a Lowell prize. See you there!
Join The Yoga Experience and Lowell Observatory for our annual Yoga Under the Stars event! The doors open for this very special event at 6:00pm, the yoga class is from 6:30-7:30pm. Class will be accompanied by live local symphony music by Slugs from Space and an orchestra of colors as the sun sets, leading us into a […]
On Wednesday, August 24, one of our educators will teach a science lesson at the Flagstaff Family Food Center for preschool-aged kids. This month’s theme is Our Moon, and this week’s lesson will be an activity called Tin Foil Moon. Kids will use coins and tinfoil to create their own mini-Moons!
What’s better than stargazing? Stargazing AND beer! Join us on Thursday, August 30 at 7pm for Beerstronomy, a night of constellation tours, stargazing, and brews from Historic Brewing Company. A special commemorative beer glass and two rounds of beer come free with every ticket purchase! Guests must be 21+ years of age with a valid […]
On Wednesday, August 31, one of our educators will teach a science lesson at the Flagstaff Family Food Center for preschool-aged kids. This month’s theme is Our Moon, and this week’s lesson will be an activity called Oreo Moon Phases. Kids will use Oreo cookies to recreate the phases of the Moon.
Come find us at Movies on the Square on Saturday, September 3 from 4-8pm! We’ll have solar telescope viewing, UV bead bracelet-making, and trivia! This week's theme is Astronomy. Kids and their families can participate with a question to win a Lowell prize or enter a raffle for a Planet Plushie! We'll see you there!