Lowell Observatory’s vision for its education program is bold and simple: to be the premier public astronomy destination in the world. The observatory took a critical step toward achieving that goal on Saturday, June 26, by breaking ground on a 40,000-square-foot, $37.5-million discovery center. The Kemper and Ethel Marley Foundation Astronomy Discovery Center (ADC) will be six times the size of Lowell’s current visitor facility and will accommodate greatly increased annual attendance to … [Read more...] about Lowell Observatory Breaks Ground for World Destination
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Sinema Highlights the Importance of Arizona Universities to NASA’s Continued Research and Innovation
Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema spoke today in a Senate Commerce Committee hearing and highlighted the important partnerships between Arizona State University, University of Arizona, and Northern Arizona University and NASA for continued space research and innovation. “NASA partnerships with Arizona’s universities are strong and beneficial. All three Arizona public universities – the University of Arizona, Arizona State University, and Northern Arizona University – provide students … [Read more...] about Sinema Highlights the Importance of Arizona Universities to NASA’s Continued Research and Innovation