Explore the cutting-edge of astronomical innovation on this 90-minute guided tour of the Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab at the University of Arizona. Learn how pioneering engineering, optical science, and precision manufacturing come together to create the world’s largest and most advanced telescope mirrors—each 8.4 meters (27 feet) in diameter. Located beneath the U of A’s football...
Explore the night skies from the summit of Mt. Lemmon using Arizona's LARGEST publicly available telescopes! Under the guidance of a professional, visitors will enjoy a brief astronomy lecture, a...
The planetarium will host a livestream of this program occurring in the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama. The James Webb Space Telescope has revealed galaxies that appeared...
When we look at far-away galaxies, or when we lay our hands on ancient rocks, we are sensing distant pasts. Mark Chen embarks on photographic journeys to bear witness to this trio of coexistence: universe, Earth, and people. Laboring the legwork of landscape photographers and with a transjector and a NASA archive, he transjects the...
Experience the universe up-close with our state-of-the-art 24-inch Dyer Telescope. This private, personalized expedition across the stars lasts 75 minutes and offers an exclusive opportunity to view the cosmos through Lowell Observatory’s newest telescope. Because of the sophistication and speed of the 24-inch Dyer Telescope, our specially trained educators can offer you an impressive number...