Lowell Observatory

1400 West Mars Hill Road
Flagstaff, AZ 86001

928-774-3358

About us:

Lowell Observatory is a private, nonprofit, research institution founded in 1894 by Percival Lowell.Since then, Lowell astronomers have conducted fundamental research that has led to the discovery of Pluto, the first evidence of the expanding Universe, and exhaustive measurements of the motions and basic properties of stars, among other achievements. Today, our staff of nearly 90 continues this tradition of discovery in all areas of astronomy and planetary science.

In 1994, in celebration of our centennial, we opened the Steele Visitor Center; today, well over a million people have passed through its doors. Some 80,000 visitors each year enjoy our tours, telescope viewing, exhibits, multimedia shows, and more. Percival Lowell inspired millions with his tireless advocacy of astronomy in the public eye, and we continue this commitment today.In 2012, we embarked on our greatest adventure yet with the completion of the 4.3-meter Discovery Channel Telescope (DCT). This new facility vastly expands the breadth of research capabilities for our astronomers. Even more exciting, Discovery Communications brings our results to hundreds of millions worldwide through programming using the DCT’s breathtaking images.

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