Special Events
We're open daily in December from noon until 5:00 PM MST, and Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday evenings from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM MST (we may close earlier in poor weather). Look here to see our year-round hours.
| Adults | $6.00 |
| Sr/AAA/College | $5.00 |
| Youth 5-17 | $3.00 |
| Under 5 | Free |
| Members | Free |
You'll visit the Clark Telescope dome on our public tours and when weather allows us to observe. You can also book a private stargazing program for 90 minutes of exclusive access to this historic instrument.
Indoor programs will focus on meteor showers such as the upcoming Geminids. Telescope viewing of various celestial objects is included in the evening’s activities.
Our 7 PM presentation discusses the mythology and science of the winter sky, including a discussion of the Star of Bethlehem. Telescope viewing and other indoor programs will also be available.
Lowell Observatory will celebrate the holidays with a Star Fest. This special event will feature numerous telescopes set up for viewing throughout the Lowell campus.
Lowell Observatory will extend our open daytime hours and offer indoor programs and special tours.
Download a PDF with all our upcoming special events here.
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Arizona does not observe Daylight Savings' Time. All times listed on this site are Mountain Standard Time (MST). |
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No smoking. |
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Our campus lies at an elevation of 7200 feet. Drink water and pace yourself if you are not accustomed to our thin air. |
We have a specially equipped telescope that lets you safely view the Sun during the day. See sunspots and flares through a filter that reveals these features, and learn about our Sun, the nearest star, during your visit here. The solar telescope is set up daily from 9:30 - 9:55 AM.
During your visit, learn about the 4.2-meter Discovery Channel Telescope. The DCT, to see first light in 2010, will be a unique facility that will allow Lowell to maintain its tradition of first-rate astronomy research.