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The Lives of Stars, or Astronomers as Paparazzi
by Dr. Katy Garmany, Deputy Press Officer, National Optical Astronomy Observatory Stars live for a long time, with even the most massive stars having lifetimes measured in millions of years. But, for a mere few thousand years towards the end … Continue reading
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Are you ready for Adventures in Space?
After nearly 18 months of development, the labor of educational love known as “Uncle Percy’s Adventures in Space” is ready for launch! See below for official press release: Flagstaff, Ariz. — The wonders of the solar system are now on … Continue reading
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Uncle Percy’s Kids Camp is coming this summer!
This summer, we are proud to offer three week-long day camps for school-aged kids (up to 6th grade). Camp themes include the Sun, the Moon, and how we use light to understand the universe. Get more information and sign … Continue reading
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Mini-documentary shows Lowell team aboard SOFIA airborne observatory
A new mini-documentary created by the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) about the Stratospheric Observatory For Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) features Lowell astronomers at work aboard the modified Boeing 747 SP during the June 2011 Pluto occultation. You’ll see Dr. … Continue reading
TIME World’s 100 Most Important Places: #73 Lowell Observatory
In case you hadn’t heard, Lowell Observatory was named one of the world’s 100 most important places by TIME, in the section regarding places of inquiry (which also includes the Royal Observatory and the Galapagos Islands, among others). The Observatory … Continue reading
Lowell astronomer, project team among last recipients of Keck Interferometer time
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 20, 2012 Flagstaff, Ariz. — A Lowell Observatory-led research team recently received one full night of observing time with the Keck Interferometer, a near-infrared instrument that combines the largest pair of telescopes in the world. Principal … Continue reading
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Lowell astronomer, project team receive precious time with Herschel Space Observatory
Flagstaff, Ariz. — The LITTLE THINGS (LT) dwarf-galaxy research team recently received 12.3 hours of priority 1 time with the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Herschel Space Observatory, a far-infrared instrument. LT co-investigator Dr. Deidre Hunter of Lowell Observatory says this … Continue reading
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The Survival of Comet Lovejoy (C/2011 W3), A Once in a Generation Event
Lowell Observatory postdoctoral research scientist Matthew Knight has been quite busy the last few days. Comet Lovejoy (C/2011 W3), a recently discovered “Kreutz sungrazing comet,” reached perihelion (closest approach to the Sun) last night and did something none of the … Continue reading
Lowell Observatory, Boston University Announce Discovery Channel Telescope Partnership
Lowell Observatory announces that Boston University (BU) has signed a long-term agreement to become a partner for the Discovery Channel Telescope (DCT). The agreement in perpetuity grants BU astronomers use of the world-class, four-meter telescope for 40 or more nights … Continue reading
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2011 SORCE Science Meeting
by Dr. Wes Lockwood Last month, Lowell Observatory was the local host for the 8th SORCE Science Meeting, held in Sedona. SORCE (Solar Radiation and Climate Experiment) is a satellite launched in 2003 and operated by the Laboratory for Atmospheric … Continue reading
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