Perturbation? Prediction, Photographs and the search for Planet X with Dr. Stephen Levine What did it take to find a new planet 96 years ago? And what else can we learn and do, even today, with those original search photographs and observations? This talk will explore what might have prompted Percival Lowell to seek a […]
Magnetic Mayhem: How Young Stars Make Life Difficult for Their Planets with Dr. Clara Brasseur In this talk, Dr. Clara Brasseur will explore the intense magnetic environments of young stars and how they dictate the survival of nearby worlds. While measuring a star's surface is possible, mapping its hot outer atmosphere (the corona) is a […]
(Mother) Road to the Stars: Route 66 and its Space Heritage with Kevin Schindler Route 66 is one of the most storied roadways in North America, known for its roadside diners, historic hotels and kitschy attractions. But it also boasts an extraordinary space heritage; along its course lies the birthplaces of space pioneers, centers of […]
Worlds Revealed Speaker Series Fly Me to the Moon with Dean Regas Join us for an inside look at the Apollo missions and what it's like to set foot on the lunar surface. Then, we'll hitch a ride on the Artemis 2 mission that sent four astronauts around the Moon in April. Join Astronomer and […]
Worlds Revealed Speaker Series Asteroids, Plankton and the Extinction of the Dinosaurs with Dr. Kent Colbath 66 million years ago, an asteroid larger than Mt. Everest crashed into what we now call the Yucatan Peninsula and triggered an ecological disaster that wiped out 70% of the species on Earth, or so the story goes. In […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]