Programs to Support

Support the areas of greatest need in our day-to-day mission of astronomical research and science education, as well as general operating needs.

Join an inner circle of observatory investors who give our director the flexibility to fund new ideas, programs or opportunities that enhance our mission.

Support priority projects to provide funds for the observatory’s ever-changing needs, as identified by the observatory’s director.

The Karen Kitt Historic Preservation Fund supports the preservation of Lowell Observatory’s rich collection of historic papers, correspondence, research materials, and instruments through the efforts of the Putnam Collection Center staff and volunteers.

Ensure funding in perpetuity for the ongoing enhancement, maintenance, and repair of the facilities and campus on Mars Hill via the Lowell Observatory Foundation.

Now open, the Marley Foundation Astronomy Discovery Center at Lowell Observatory is a place where curious visitors come to be awed by the cosmos and learn about astronomy.

Assure in perpetuity the ongoing care and maintenance of the Giovale Open Deck Observatory structures, telescopes, and exhibits via the Lowell Observatory Foundation.

The Young Scholars Fund supports internships, undergraduate and graduate student research projects, and pre and post doctoral fellowships.

Make Visionary Endeavors Possible

More than ever, Native Americans are striving to improve education opportunities for their children and for generations to come, and they need your support!

Ignite a child’s love of science with STEM camp activities that develop children’s observational skills and foster their ability to think critically.

As an independent research facility, Lowell Observatory can leverage private donations for the greatest impact on astronomical discovery.

Jump-start astronomical research with annual investments that fill critical gaps between research grants and other formal funding sources.

The Percival Lowell Postdoctoral Fellowship Fund aims to attract the brightest, most innovative, and productive young minds in the fields of astronomy, planetary science, and astronomical instrumentation to Lowell Observatory.