Your Front-Row Seat to

The Cosmos

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Classes & Excursions

Classes & Excursions

3 Hours

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Go Behind the Scenes of the 5th-Largest Optical Telescope in the U.S.

Classes & Excursions

2 Hours

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An Intensive, Hands-On Introduction to Astrophotography

Classes & Excursions

2 Hours

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Stop struggling and start exploring with a hands-on portable telescope class!

Exhibits & Open Houses

Open House

Varies

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Step Inside the Rotunda Museum at the Historic Slipher Building

Open House

Varies

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Step Inside the Dome That Changed Astronomy

Open House

Varies

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Explore the GODO’s Six Telescopes, Day or Night

Shows & Theater

Lowell Universe Theater Show

20 Mins

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Travel from Earth to the Edge of the Observable Universe.

Lowell Universe Theater Show

25 Mins

Lowell Observatory gate under starry night sky with visible constellations.

From the Moon to Mars: An Award-Winning Space Exploration Film

Lowell Universe Theater Show

25 Mins

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A 13.8 Billion-Year Adventure Through Time and Space.

Talks & Tours

Lowell Universe Theater Show

1 Hour

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What Does Route 66 Have to Do With Astronomy? Find Out Here.

Lowell Universe Theater Show

25 Mins

Lowell Observatory gate under starry night sky with visible constellations.

A Live Tour Through Every Planet in Our Solar System.

Classes & Excursions

3 Hours

Lowell Observatory gate under starry night sky with visible constellations.

Go Behind the Scenes of the 5th-Largest Optical Telescope in the U.S.

Enhance Your Visit

Enhance your visit with a Dark Sky Planetarium Live Show for only $5 more!

An Invitation to Awe

Experience an open-air amphitheater offering live, guided night sky stargazing tours under Flagstaff’s world-famous dark skies in heated seats. A one-of-a-kind stargazing experience.

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