Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, celebrated the grand opening of the Marley Foundation Astronomy Discovery Center (ADC), a 40,000-square-foot facility featuring interactive exhibits, a ...

I spent part of last week in one of my favorite places, Flagstaff, Arizona, at Lowell Observatory. This storied institution is well known, and as I have written about previously, holds a unique place ...

Lowell Observatory is proud to announce the Lowell Amateur Research Initiative (LARI). This program seeks to pair the ever-growing and technically sophisticated amateur astronomy community in exciting ...

The instrument at Lowell Observatory used by Clyde Tombaugh to discover Pluto will soon undergo renovation. The year-long project, set to begin on January 12, will include restoration of both the ...

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz., March 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Today, TIME recognized Lowell Observatory in its annual list of the World’s Greatest Places, which highlights 100 extraordinary destinations to visit ...

The award affirms Lowell Observatory’s mission to inspire people of all ages about the wonders of the universe. Through its state-of-the-art Astronomy Discovery Center, telescope viewing, stargazing ...

FLAGSTAFF, AZ (AZFamily) — Lowell Observatory has done a lot for astro-tourism in Arizona. With the opening of the new astronomy discovery center, it hopes to connect more people to the stars. The ...

Lowell Observatory Director Jeffrey Hall was amazed by the images of Pluto released Wednesday — and bowled over by the announcement that the planet’s largest heart-shaped region would be named the ...

Azamara Cruises is launching a new partnership with the Lowell Observatory for its three solar eclipse cruises in 2026. “Partnering with Lowell Observatory allows us to elevate this rare phenomenon ...

Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff will dedicate a memorial to astronomer Robert Burnham, Jr. on Saturday, August 15. Almost 12 years ago — in September, 1997 — it was Phoenix NewTimes that shocked ...

The Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff will be unveiling its new $53 million facility tomorrow that will house the Discovery Channel Telescope. KTAR’s Dr. Sky said the massive telescope is over 14 feet ...

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