February marks the 90th anniversary of Pluto’s discovery right here in Northern Arizona. To celebrate, Lowell Observatory is partnering with other local organizations in hosting a two-day “I Heart Pluto Festival,” set for Feb. 15 and 18. Highlights of the event include a presentation by Alan Stern, … [Read more...] about Sending Love to Pluto
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World-Standard Astronomy Education Vision Coming into Focus
Observatory has received a $14.5 million grant to build the Astronomy Discovery Center (ADC), a new visitor facility that will accommodate the observatory’s ever-increasing number of guests while offering a state-of-the-art visitor experience. The funding comes on the heels of record visitation to … [Read more...] about World-Standard Astronomy Education Vision Coming into Focus
Celebrating 125 Years of Stargazing
It is the place where Pluto was discovered, but began out of an obsessive interest in Mars. On May 28, 1894, Percival Lowell arrived in Flagstaff, Arizona Territory, to commence astronomical studies. This marked the official opening of Lowell Observatory, the first scientific establishment in … [Read more...] about Celebrating 125 Years of Stargazing
Lowell Observatory Shines in the Shadow of Solar Eclipse
It is being called the Great American Eclipse because the Monday, Aug. 21 cosmic event when our moon aligns between the Earth and sun will only be visible from the United States. Lowell Observatory astronomers will be greeting it in the little town of Madras, Oregon, one of the first places in the … [Read more...] about Lowell Observatory Shines in the Shadow of Solar Eclipse
Lowell Observatory’s Discovery Partnership
Lowell Observatory announces that Boston University (BU) has signed a long-term agreement to become a partner for the Discovery Channel Telescope (DCT). The agreement in perpetuity grants BU astronomers use of the world-class, four-meter telescope for 40 or more nights each year. “Lowell … [Read more...] about Lowell Observatory’s Discovery Partnership
