Moon trees are descendants of the seeds astronaut Stuart Roosa brought with him on Apollo 14 in the 1970s. U.S. Sen. Mark ...

I spent part of last week in one of my favorite places, Flagstaff, Arizona, at Lowell Observatory. This storied institution is well known, and as I have written about previously, holds a unique place ...

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (KGUN) — The historic Lowell Observatory, which discovered the now-dwarf planet of Pluto, announced this week that it will drastically reduce internally funded research and shrink its ...

Since its founding in 1894, Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff has been a beacon of astronomical discovery, its scientists famously identifying Pluto and revealing the expanding universe. Now, Lowell ...

FLAGSTAFF, AZ — Nestled atop Mars Hill in Flagstaff, Lowell Observatory has been a cornerstone of astronomical discovery since 1894 — and it’s still inspiring curiosity today. Home to the iconic ...

FLAGSTAFF (AZFamily) — Lowell Observatory is a pillar for astronomy research in Arizona and across the globe. However, the observatory is now facing financial difficulties and is reducing its research ...

Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, celebrated the grand opening of the Marley Foundation Astronomy Discovery Center (ADC), a 40,000-square-foot facility featuring interactive exhibits, a ...

Dr. Eileen Friel has accepted the appointment by Observatory Trustee, William Lowell Putnam, to be the next Director of Lowell Observatory. Dr. Friel will become the tenth Director of the Observatory.

The award affirms Lowell Observatory’s mission to inspire people of all ages about the wonders of the universe. Through its state-of-the-art Astronomy Discovery Center, telescope viewing, stargazing ...

The instrument at Lowell Observatory used by Clyde Tombaugh to discover Pluto will soon undergo renovation. The year-long project, set to begin on January 12, will include restoration of both the ...

Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff will dedicate a memorial to astronomer Robert Burnham, Jr. on Saturday, August 15. Almost 12 years ago — in September, 1997 — it was Phoenix NewTimes that shocked ...