Photo: A captured stack image of Perseid meteor trails. Credit: Global Meteor Network The Perseids Meteor Shower! The passing of July to August signals the arrival of one of the most prominent and reliable meteor showers, the Perseids. It has wowed observers for centuries and inspired many to capture their awe in writing, from the […]
On the evening of August 26th and into the early morning hours of the 27th, Earth will pass between Saturn and the Sun. Don’t miss your chance to see the Ringed Planet at its biggest and brightest! Learn more about the opposition of Saturn on our blog: https://lowell.edu/saturn-to-be-at-its-biggest-and-brightest-in-august/
On August 27th, 2023, 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. When at opposition, Saturn […]
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
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
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. This season, Movies on the Square will resume every Saturday starting May 27th, and will continue through September 2nd. There will be live music and activities starting at 4pm, followed by […]
Every Saturday, come up to Mars Hill and meet a Lowell astronomer, planetary scientist, or researcher! 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, […]
We're hosting a Members’ Historical Tour! Join Historian Kevin Schindler and Lowell Archivist Lauren Amundson to learn fascinating facts about this historic observatory. Keep an eye on your emails, RSVP invitations have been sent to members. Become a member for access to exclusive events like this. Learn more at lowell.edu/membership.
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.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
The Story of a Snowflake (IN PERSON and VIRTUAL) September 27, 4:00 p.m Join Brian Klimowski (Meteorologist in Charge at the National Weather Service) as he discusses the amazing snowfall last Winter, and tells the engaging story of one of those snowflakes and its atmospheric adventure as it grows and eventually falls to the ground […]
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.
The Sunset Crater-Cinder Lake Apollo Mission Testing and Training Historic District (IN PERSON and VIRTUAL) September 26, 4 p.m Join local historians Kevin Schindler and Ben Carver as they describe the effort to get the Apollo mission testing and training sites at Sunset Crater and Cinder Lake listed on the National Register of Historic Places. […]
Mars Rover Update (IN PERSON and VIRTUAL) September 26, 5 p.m. Join USGS planetary scientists Alicia Vaughan and Ryan Anderson as they talk about the latest discoveries and share incredible recent images from the Perseverance and Curiosity Mars rovers! Webinar registration at scifest.org or the app.
The Ferruginous Hawk: Northern Arizona’s Best Kept Secret (IN PERSON and VIRTUAL) September 27, 5:00 p.m. Join Master Falconer Michele Losee of the International Raptor & Falconry Center as she introduces us to Quinn, the rarest hawk in Northern Arizona, and find out why Ferruginous Hawks are still on the Endangered Species list. Webinar registration […]
The People of Ancient Peru: Diet, Migration and Llamas (IN PERSON and VIRTUAL) September 28, 4:00 p.m. Hundreds of years before the Inka, the Wari was the first expansive state to control vast regions of Peru. Join NAU bioarchaeologist Corina Kellner as she explores the Nasca people of Peru and the Wari Empire based on […]
Global Volcanism Update (IN PERSON and VIRTUAL) September 28, 5:00 p.m. At any given moment, more than 20 volcanoes are actively erupting somewhere on Earth. Come hear USGS volcanologist Greg Vaughan talk about some of the most spectacular recent volcanic eruptions! Webinar registration at scifest.org or the app.
Controlling Rodents Without Poisons: Restoring Balance on the Galápagos Islands September 29, 4 p.m. Listen as SenesTech founder Loretta Mayer explains how an overpopulation of rats is putting the animals and humans of the Galápagos Islands in jeopardy. Dr. Mayer shares how she is working to restore ecological balance to this area without resorting to […]
Complexities of Co-Existing with Carnivores—A Global Perspective September 29, 5 p.m. Environmental Scientist, Dr. Duan Biggs (NAU), Conservation Biologist, Dr. Alex Braczcowski (NAU and Griffith University, Australia), and Emily Renn (NAU and Grand Canyon Wolf Recovery Project) will share their experiences from the field on how community science can strengthen co-existence with carnivores.
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
We’re hosting a Members’ Historical Tour! Join Dr. Gerard van Belle for "High Resolution on the High Frontier", a Zoom presentation on his "MoonLITE" proposal. Keep an eye on your emails for more information on how to RSVP. Become a member for access to exclusive events like this. Learn more at lowell.edu/membership.
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
This Saturday, come up to Mars Hill and meet Astronomer and Lowell Observatory Executive Director, Dr. Jeffrey Hall! 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 […]