Lowell Observatory

The Lowell observatory, which was established in 1894, is one of the oldest astronomical observatories in the U.S., and was first designated a National Historical landmark in 1965. It is home to several telescopes, including the Pluto Discovery Telescope, used by Clyde Tombaugh in 1930, to discover that small planet.

We will be enjoying the Dark Sky’s Private Stargazing Tour, a 90-minute guided evening tour using the new 24” (0.6m) Dyer Telescope. We will also enjoy a laser-guided constellation tour in the adjoining McAllister Observing Plaza. Other things to explore while we are there is the Giovale Open Deck Observatory, Historic Clark Refractor, Pluto Discovery Astrograph, and the Zeiss Blink Comparator.

We will enjoy a wonderful dinner first at Black Barts restaurant, then we will head to the Lowell Observatory for the evening.

August 18, 2022

$220 per person

Tour price includes:

Deluxe motor coach transportation

Hostess, bottled water on board

Entrance:    Lowell Observatory

                     The Dark Sky’s Private Stargazing Evening Tour        

                      Laser guided constellation Tour

 Dinner:      Black Barts