Perseids Meteor Shower | August 11 | Virtual
YouTubeJoin Lowell Observatory at 9pm AZ/PT on Wednesday, August 11, 2020, for a live stream of the Perseid meteor shower!
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Clark 125th Anniversary | Imaging Jupiter | Virtual
YouTubeClark 125th Anniversary | Imaging Jupiter Join us for a Livestream celebration of the 125th anniversary of the historic Clark Refractor! The program runs from 9:30-10:15 pm PDT and includes: - Lowell Historian Kevin Schindler will discuss historic instruments used on the Clark for imaging: cameras, spectrograph, comet eyepiece, etc. - Lowell educators at the […]
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Virtual Event | Clark 125th Anniversary | Neptune and the Outer Solar System
YouTubeJoin us for a Livestream to celebrate the historic Clark Refractor’s 125th anniversary! We will be streaming live from the Clark Dome from 8:00-8:45pm PDT. Lowell Historian Kevin Schindler will discuss the unique structure of the Clark dome, including its original construction in an employee’s back yard, canvas covering, and more. Lowell educators at the […]
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Virtual Event | National STEM/STEAM Day: Shrinking the STEM Gap
YouTubeDanielle Adams, Deputy Director for Marketing & Communications, joins Samantha Gorney, Deputy Director for Education, to discuss the new Astronomy Discovery Center (ADC) and how Lowell Observatory is designing its new STEAM-focused educational exhibits to be inclusive to all children, regardless of gender or background. This event was made possible by our Lowell Observatory members […]
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Virtual Event | Interactive Stargazing| November 9, 2021
YouTubeJoin Lowell Observatory educators at the Giovale Open Deck Observatory (https://lowell.edu/godo), at 7:30 PM PDT for a guided, interactive observing session. After showcasing some planned celestial objects through our 14" PlaneWave CDK telescope, we’ll let you choose which objects to see next via YouTube's chat function. It's stargazing, reimagined. *Note: Programming may be canceled due […]
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Virtual Event | Celebrating the James Webb Space Telescope
YouTubeLowell Observatory is excited to partner with NASA in celebrating the imminent launch of the long-awaited James Webb Space Telescope. Lowell educators and astronomers will discuss how JWST will revolutionize the science of astronomy as we know it. We'll also be welcoming a NASA subject matter expert who will answer your questions about the JWST mission. You […]
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Virtual Event | Clark 125th Anniversary | Moon Mapping Past and Present
YouTubeClark 125th Anniversary | Moon Mapping Past and Present Join us for a Livestream to celebrate the historic Clark Refractor’s 125th anniversary! We will be streaming live from the Clark Dome from 8:00-8:45pm MST. Lowell Historian Kevin Schindler will discuss ways the Clark dome has been rotated through the years, including on pontoons in a […]
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Virtual Event | Partial Lunar Eclipse | Nov 19
YouTubePartial Lunar Eclipse | Nov 19 Watch the 2021 Partial Lunar Eclipse with us! Starting at 12:15 am on November 19, we'll be showing you live views of the eclipse through our 14" PlaneWave and the portable Vixen refractor. Educators will also discuss the science of eclipses, the best ways to view them, Lowell's history […]
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Free Community Day!
Lowell Observatory 1400 W Mars Hill Rd, Flagstaff, AZ, United StatesCelebrate with us on December 5th! We're offering free general admission for all Coconino County Residents to say thank you for your support and patience throughout our reopening process. Join us for science talks, tours, stargazing, and more. We can't wait to see you soon! Sponsored by our friends at Findlay Toyota Flagstaff. […]
Virtual Event | Interactive Stargazing | December 14, 2021
YouTubeJoin Lowell Observatory educators at the Giovale Open Deck Observatory (https://lowell.edu/godo), at 7PM MST for a guided, interactive observing session. After showcasing some planned celestial objects through our 14" PlaneWave CDK telescope, we’ll let you choose which objects to see next via YouTube's chat function. It's stargazing, reimagined. *Note: Programming may be canceled due to […]
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Virtual Event | Clark 125th Anniversary | Merope and the Pleiades
YouTubeClark 125th Anniversary | Merope and the Pleiades Join us for a livestream celebration of the 125th anniversary of the historic Clark Refractor! The program runs from 8-8:45 pm MST and includes: •Lowell Historian Kevin Schindler will discuss famous visitors to the Clark in the past, from pop culture icons to leading politicians. •Lowell educators […]
Virtual Event | A Decade of Exploration with the Lowell Discovery Telescope
YouTubeA Decade of Exploration with the Lowell Discovery Telescope This new series kicks off on January 20 as Lowell Observatory Director Dr. Jeff Hall and Astronomer/LDT Scientist Dr. Stephen Levine join historian Kevin Schindler to discuss the early days of the “LDT Era”, including why Lowell needed a new, state-of-the-art, telescope, some of the challenges […]