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Mars Hill and Lowell Observatory

Flagstaff, Arizona

12 October 2012

 

Jupiter marker along "The Pluto Walk." Jittery hands though.

The Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona.

 

13-inch (0.33-meter) Pluto Discovery Telescope.

every scope needs a lense cap. apparently Percival Lowell's mom's frying pan will do too.

Mars Hill and Lowell Observatory

Flagstaff, Arizona

12 October 2012

 

Mars Hill and Lowell Observatory

Flagstaff, Arizona

12 November 2012

Mars Hill and Lowell Observatory

Flagstaff, Arizona

12 November 2012

Mars Hill and Lowell Observatory

Flagstaff, Arizona

12 November 2012

Mars Hill Road | Flagstaff | Arizona | USA

35°12'10" N 111°39'55" W

 

Founded in 1894 and one of the oldest observatories in the U.S., Lowell Observatory continues to be a research facility and instrumental in major discoveries including the first detection of the expanding nature of the universe, the rings of Uranus, the atmosphere of Pluto, moon mapping for the Apollo program as well as scores of others.

 

The Observatory Visitor Center offers interactive, hands-on exhibits. Guided daytime tours that take visitors to the 24-inch Clark Telescope, built in 1896, the historic Rotunda library museum and the original 13-inch Pluto Discovery Telescope.

Mars Hill Road | Flagstaff | Arizona | USA

35°12'9" N 111°39'51" W

 

Founded in 1894 and one of the oldest observatories in the U.S., Lowell Observatory continues to be a research facility and instrumental in major discoveries including the first detection of the expanding nature of the universe, the rings of Uranus, the atmosphere of Pluto, moon mapping for the Apollo program as well as scores of others.

 

The Observatory Visitor Center offers interactive, hands-on exhibits. Guided daytime tours that take visitors to the 24-inch Clark Telescope, built in 1896, the historic Rotunda library museum and the original 13-inch Pluto Discovery Telescope.

Mars Hill Road | Flagstaff | Arizona | USA

35°11'58" N 111°39'43" W

 

Founded in 1894 and one of the oldest observatories in the U.S., Lowell Observatory continues to be a research facility and instrumental in major discoveries including the first detection of the expanding nature of the universe, the rings of Uranus, the atmosphere of Pluto, moon mapping for the Apollo program as well as scores of others.

 

The Observatory Visitor Center offers interactive, hands-on exhibits. Guided daytime tours that take visitors to the 24-inch Clark Telescope, built in 1896, the historic Rotunda library museum and the original 13-inch Pluto Discovery Telescope.

Mars Hill and Lowell Observatory

Flagstaff, Arizona

12 November 2012

Mars Hill and Lowell Observatory

Flagstaff, Arizona

12 October 2012

 

There's lots of history behind the gates of the Lowell Observatory.

Mars Hill and Lowell Observatory

Flagstaff, Arizona

12 October 2012

 

Mars Hill and Lowell Observatory

Flagstaff, Arizona

12 November 2012

Mars Hill Road | Flagstaff | Arizona | USA

35°12'7" N 111°39'50" W

 

Founded in 1894 and one of the oldest observatories in the U.S., Lowell Observatory continues to be a research facility and instrumental in major discoveries including the first detection of the expanding nature of the universe, the rings of Uranus, the atmosphere of Pluto, moon mapping for the Apollo program as well as scores of others.

 

The Observatory Visitor Center offers interactive, hands-on exhibits. Guided daytime tours that take visitors to the 24-inch Clark Telescope, built in 1896, the historic Rotunda library museum and the original 13-inch Pluto Discovery Telescope.

Mars Hill and Lowell Observatory

Flagstaff, Arizona

12 November 2012

Grand Canyon Trip Oct 2012 - Williams, Arizona, Flagstaff, Lowell Observatory, Walnut Canyon,

Grand Canyon Trip Oct 2012 - Williams, Arizona, Flagstaff, Lowell Observatory, Walnut Canyon,

Grand Canyon Trip Oct 2012 - Williams, Arizona, Flagstaff, Lowell Observatory, Walnut Canyon,

Founded in 1894 by Percival Lowell, Lowell's Observatory is on a hill in Flagstaff, Arizona. Though it has now been surpassed by newer observatories, Lowell's is a registered national historic landmark.

Mars Hill and Lowell Observatory

Flagstaff, Arizona

12 October 2012

 

June 2009: The sky above Flagstaff, Arizona

Mars Hill and Lowell Observatory

Flagstaff, Arizona

12 November 2012

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