Lowell Observatory, Astronomical observatory in Flagstaff, United States.
The Lowell Observatory extends across Mars Hill with multiple research buildings and telescopes dedicated to studying celestial phenomena and astronomical discoveries.
Founded in 1894 by mathematician Percival Lowell, the observatory gained recognition through its significant discovery of Pluto by Clyde Tombaugh in 1930.
The Clark Refracting Telescope and Pluto Discovery Telescope provide educational experiences for 85,000 annual visitors interested in space exploration.
Located at 1400 West Mars Hill Road, the facility maintains different seasonal hours and offers various admission rates for adults, seniors, and children.
The observatory contributed to mapping the Moon for Apollo missions and operates the Lowell Discovery Telescope, positioned in Happy Jack, Arizona.
Location: Flagstaff
Inception: 1894
Website: http://lowell.edu
GPS coordinates: 35.20278,-111.66444
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:37
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