Lowell Observatory

The Lowell Observatory was founded as a non-profit research location in 1894. Percival Lowell was the first to create the observatory and it has had numerous supporters since. Astronomers at the research facility study a range of information based on the solar system and planets. They study astrophysical topics as well as space related topics by using space telescopes. Investigations into the Kuiper Belt that is farther than Neptune is one area of research they are conducting.

Visitors are welcome to tour the facility. A guided tour is offered from 10am to 6pm daily. It is possible to see the Rotunda Library and Alvan Clark Refractor on the tour. There is also a Pluto Tour with the Pluto Discovery Telescope. Solar viewing is possible at 12:15 to 12:50pm. It is possible to see the Sun through the solar telescope. Multimedia shows, night watch, and mars mania film fest are part of the tours as well. Admission is $7 for college students, $8 for adults, and $4 for children. These rates can change if one adds in a combined day and evening viewing to their visit. They also have memberships. To get to the observatory one must walk from the parking lot which is at an elevation of 7,200 feet.