Lowell Observatory Puts Space Discovery at the World’s Fingertips

‘The premier destination for astronomy education reveals the smells, sights, and patterns of the universe. Marley Foundation CFO Nancy Ball said, “If I was 6 years old, I would definitely spend the day here!” As if to prove her point, 6-year-old Brooks Sedlak of Scottsdale was one of the first residents of the Orbitz Curiosity […]

Lowell Observatory Puts Space Discovery at the World’s Fingertips

‘The premier destination for astronomy education reveals the smells, sights, and patterns of the universe. Marley Foundation CFO Nancy Ball said, “If I was 6 years old, I would definitely spend the day here!” As if to prove her point, 6-year-old Brooks Sedlak of Scottsdale was one of the first residents of the Orbitz Curiosity […]

Take a sneak peek of Lowell Observatory’s new discovery center in Flagstaff

Flagstaff, AZ (AZFamily) — Lowell Observatory has made significant contributions to astronomy tourism in Arizona, and hopes the opening of its new Astronomy Discovery Center will help even more people connect with the stars. Marley Foundation Astronomy Discovery Centre It will officially open Nov. 16. Lowell historian Kevin Schindler said talks about expanding have been […]

Flagstaff, Arizona Travel: A Guide to Meteor Crater and Lowell Observatory

Gaze at the stars under space in Flagstaff, Arizona. Published May 17, 2023 at 2:42 PM Photo credit: Discover Flagstaff Space is at your fingertips in Flagstaff, Arizona. Standing during the day on the edge of nearby Meteor Crater, which is about three-quarters of a mile wide and about 560 feet deep, you get an […]

Fort Lowell remembers 150 years from multiple perspectives | Currents Feature

click to enlarge (Amy Hartman Gordon/Submitted) The Fort Lowell Old Brass Band will be playing at Fort Lowell on Saturday, March 18th at 150.00. W.Whether military, agricultural, or settlement, Tucson has been a hub for places like Fort Lowell for years. Amy Hartman Gordon, executive director of the Presidio San Agustin del […]