Celebrate Asteroid Day at Lowell Observatory with hands-on activities, expert talks, and telescope viewing. Discover the science behind asteroids and their role in our solar system. Fun for all ages!
Worlds Revealed Speaker Series Hubble and Webb Telescopes with Dean Regas Join astronomer and author Dean Regas as he shares the greatest pictures taken by the greatest space telescopes: Hubble and Webb. Explore star clusters, nebulae, galaxies, and more as we delve into the deepest parts of the universe. Great for all ages. Dean Regas' bio: […]
Worlds Revealed Speaker Series Chasing Shadows—Occultations (which have nothing to do with the occult) with Dr. Larry Wasserman Step into a universe of discovery with Worlds Revealed—Lowell Observatory’s exclusive speaker series. This engaging program invites diverse staff and experts to share their unique perspectives, bridging the gap between science, art, and exploration. Learn about exciting […]
Worlds Revealed Speaker Series Art in the Universe What does art have to do with science? One might think these are two completely different fields, but in reality art and science are both ways we explore the world around us. Join Dr. Tyler Richey-Yowell as she shows us how artistic principles are essential to scientific […]
Worlds Revealed Speaker Series Webs and Flows: The Cosmic Web's Relation to River Networks, Slime Molds, and Other Flow Networks The cosmic web is the universe-wide flow network that carries gas and dark matter into galaxies and clusters of galaxies. This network is unimaginably vast, but bears a surprising resemblance to Earthly systems like the […]
Worlds Revealed Speaker Series Exploring Titan: Lakes, Seas and Clouds of Methane with Dr. Jennifer Hanley Of all the objects in our solar system, which one is most like Earth? The answer might surprise you. Saturn’s largest moon, Titan, shares some remarkable traits with our home planet. It’s the only other place in the solar […]
Worlds Revealed Speaker Series The Fates of Planetary Systems with Dr. Taylor Kutra Have you ever wondered what happens to planets like Earth after their sun reaches the end of its life cycle? The outlook is bleak—but there is evidence that some planetary material, from asteroids to comets and even full-fledged planets, can survive this […]
Worlds Revealed Speaker Series From Martian Canals to Dyson Swarms - A Scientific Search for Alien Artifacts First contact with alien civilizations won’t be with the beings themselves, but with their technology. By searching for these extraterrestrial artifacts, we embark on a journey through our solar system, galaxy, and beyond. What are we looking for—and […]
Worlds Revealed Speaker Series How Do We Find Earth 2.0? Are we alone in the universe? The answer may be right around the corner! Dr. Tyler Richey-Yowell will guide you through the tools and techniques of exoplanet hunting, what questions astronomers at Lowell and beyond are asking right now, and what’s next in our quest […]
Worlds Revealed Speaker Series Set Adrift on Lunar Seas Join Dr. Gerard van Belle on a journey through some of the most extreme environments on Earth—the tallest mountains, driest deserts, and darkest skies in the U.S.—all in pursuit of the sharpest views of the cosmos. As an expert in building some of the world’s largest […]
Worlds Revealed Speaker Series Step into a universe of discovery with Worlds Revealed—Lowell Observatory’s exclusive speaker series. This engaging program invites diverse staff and experts to share their unique perspectives, bridging the gap between science, art, and exploration. Learn about exciting topics like the intersection of music and astronomy, the operations behind our world-class telescopes, […]
I Heart Pluto 2025: Festival Activities at Lowell Pluto's Birthday Party | 1pm - 6pm Included with General Admission, enjoy a special exhibit hall filled with vendors, brews, science activities, and more at the “Pluto’s Birthday Bash.” Located in the Great Planetary Hall, 2nd floor of the Astronomy Discovery Center. Younger participants will have […]
