Director’s Opportunity Network

Contact

Sherry Shaffer

Phone

(928) 714-7777

Make the Unexpected Possible

The Director’s Opportunity Network (DON) is an opportunity fund that gives Director Jeff Hall the flexibility to invest in new ideas, programs or opportunities that enhance astronomical exploration, education or outreach at Lowell Observatory. Funds are often used for unbudgeted opportunities that arise and require near-term action.

DON Member Benefits

Contribution Level: $10,000 per year

Annual meeting with the Director to discuss the current opportunities and challenges facing Lowell Observatory
Networking dinner to meet other DON members and hear from the observatory’s astronomers and staff how DON funds have been invested
Tours of Lowell Observatory’s research facilities and telescopes
Exclusive opportunities to travel (at your own expense) to other observatories around the world

Join the Network

DON members are part of an inner circle of observatory investors who care deeply about the mission of Lowell Observatory and want to see the mission continue for future generations.

Director's Tour 2022

Tentative Itinerary

Day 1 | Arrival to the Canary Islands
Day 2 | La Palma: 10.4m Gran Telescopio Canarias/Wine Tasting/Nature Center La Rosa
Day 3 | Tenerife: Teide Observatory
Day 4 | Madrid
Day 5 | Madrid: Plaza Mayor
Day 6 | Toulouse: Airbus Discovery Tour
Day 7 | French Pyrenees: Pic du Midi
Day 8 | Transfer to Nice
Day 9 | Nice
Day 10 | Departure