![]() ![]() All Shows which include animal meet-n-greets and training presentations. The Raptor Free Flight program, where birds of prey fly right over your head. The barnyard, which is our petting zoo and fun for all ages. This is where you will find our smaller animals like river otters and bobcats. Where the drive thru ends Fort Bearizona begins. ![]() In these free roaming areas You will see wolves, bears, bison, and many other large species that can come right up to your car. In the drive thru, you will take your own vehicle or our Wild Ride Bus through pristine Natural habitats for many North American Species. The park consists of a 3 mile drive thru and Fort Bearizona. We are right off Route 66 on the way to the Grand Canyon, just a short drive from Sedona and Flagstaff. We are a Wildlife adventure, open year round.Located on 160 acres in the city of Williams Az. One of the most powerful telescopes in the world that weighs 6700-pounds and cost $53 million USD. They also operate the Discovery Channel Telescope, housed in Happy Jack Arizona. They support the locals: They have a locals’ discounted rate and they have hosted Yoga Under the Stars, opening the Rotunda Museum for local yogis. Things you may not have known about Lowell They have an impressive children’s program and area.This telescope and the building that houses it should not be missed! This telescope will make you feel like a kid again, full of wonder and grandeur. The Clark telescope was built in 1896 and used to uncover the first evidence of the expanding nature of the universe. Tour the Clark Telescope This is the oldest building at the observatory.This is where you can geek-out with hands-on experience. This will give you a viewing experience like none before. The Giovale Open Deck Observatory A brand-new public observing plaza that features six advanced telescopes that showcase a wide range of celestial life.Luckily for you, we did a bit of research to get you started… Our Recommendation of What Not to Miss First, we recommend doing your own research before you come! There are so many programs, buildings, telescopes, historical artifacts, and events to see that Lowell is a place you will want to return to on your next visit. This publication and its text and photos may not be copied for commercial use without the express written permission of Bob Ribokas.So when you do visit, there are some things that Lowell Observatory offers that you won’t want to miss out on. Free for children under 5 years of age.Ĭopyright © Bob Ribokas, 1994-2000, all rights reserved. The observatory is located 1 mile west of downtown, historic Flagstaff.Īdmission: Adult - $4.00 College Students/Senior Citizens/AAA - $3.50 Youth ages 5-17 - $2.00. Open daily from noon to 5 pm with tours at 1 and 3 during the months of November through March. Open daily from 9 am to 5 pm with tours at 10, 1, and 3 during the months of April through October. In addition, there are six telescopes used solely for scientific observation at Lowell Observatory's dark-sky Today, there are five telescopes on Mars Hill, two of which are used for the public. The mausoleum of Percival Lowell is located next to the main telescope dome. Slipher in 1912 to discovered first evidence that the universe is expanding and is now used for public observing sessions. There are also several other telescopes located at the site, including the historic Clark telescope. The 13-inch astrograph, which is now known as the Pluto Discovery Telescope, was used in the search for Pluto and is still in use today. Lowell was also fascinated with the planet Mars and as a result the name of the location which contains the observatory is now appropriately named Mars Hill. The PL was definitely a PLus, as it happens to be the initials of Percival Lowell. Girl who named if for Pluto, God of the Underworld, because the planet is so cold and so far away from the Sun. Lowell predicted the discovery of a ninth planet and spent years searching for it. The observatory has a rich history of observations, among those being the ones that led to the discovery of the planet PLuto by Clyde Tombaugh in 1930. The Lowell Observatory was founded by Percival Lowell in 1894. ![]()
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