Lowell Observatory
February 24, 2025
$215 per person
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New wonders await at Lowell Observatory, where Pluto, our expanding universe,
Uranus’ rings, and much more were discovered! The Astronomy Discovery Center
is adding an all-new immersive experience to Lowell Observatory’s famous campus.
Lowell Observatory, founded in 1894 by Percival Lowell atop Mars Hill in Flagstaff, Arizona, is a private, nonprofit research institution and public outreach center. Renowned for significant discoveries like the first detection of galaxy redshifts by Vesto Slipher and the discovery of Pluto by Clyde Tombaugh, Lowell continues to lead in astronomical research today with its 4.3 meter Lowell Discovery Telescope. Located just over an hour south of the Grand Canyon, the observatory welcomes around 100,000 visitors annually. Guests can enjoy public telescope viewings, interactive exhibits, guided tours, and engaging science presentations. With its rich history and ongoing contributions to astronomy, Lowell Observatory is a premier destination for astrotourism and scientific exploration.
The Marley Foundation Astronomy Discovery Center at Lowell Observatory is a groundbreaking facility adding to the legacy of our historic 130-year-old campus in Flagstaff, Arizona. As the only facility of its kind in Northern Arizona, the Astronomy Discovery Center serves as a beacon for astronomical education, research, and public engagement.
TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
Driver and escort gratuities