Pilgrimage of Light is an exhibition of work by Texas-based artist and Grand Canyon Artist-in-Residence alum Mark Chen. His photographs unite the cosmos and the Earth, aligning starlight with ancient landscapes to reveal the experience of deep time through projected celestial imagery. Presented in partnership with the Grand Canyon Artist-in-Residence program Beasley Hours Wed /...
Discover the secrets of our Sun—our closest star and the engine of life on Earth. With stunning fulldome visuals and powerful storytelling, this immersive show reveals the Sun’s turbulent surface and timeless influence on our world. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film + live star talk All-Inclusive Planetarium Show Tickets Show tickets...
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...
Messengers of Time and Space takes you on a thrilling journey through the dynamic universe. Discover how cutting-edge observatories like Gemini and Rubin capture real-time cosmic events—from exploding stars to mysterious cosmic rays—with stunning visuals and stories. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film + live star talk All-Inclusive Planetarium Show Tickets Show...
Sit back and relax for this popular live show as one of our Console Captains guides you through the night sky from a Tucson perspective, pointing out stars, planets, constellations, and current celestial events. Then, take a cosmic leap beyond our solar system to explore the universe’s distant wonders. Audience: General, all ages Style: Live...
Narrated by Academy Award-winner Lupita Nyong’o, Worlds Beyond Earth tells the story of the surprisingly dynamic worlds that orbit our Sun. Based on authentic scientific data from groundbreaking space missions, Worlds Beyond Earth takes viewers on an exhilarating adventure through our cosmic neighborhood. Immersive visualizations showcase the solar system with unprecedented accuracy, including a landing on the...
2026 is a year of anniversaries for Flagstaff. 100 years after the establishment of Route 66, the city of Flagstaff has grown nearly 15 times its original population in 1926. As the first city in the world given the title of "International Dark Sky City" by the International Dark Sky Association (IDA) in 2001, Flagstaff's...
In this workshop, we will walk through the creation of a painting together to make a night sky with stars, shadowy tree tops, and the moon as our centerpiece. Your teacher will lead you through using colors and layering to create a multidimensional night sky that you can use in any nighttime painting moving forward....
Celebrate Flagstaff's 25 years as the world's first Int'l Dark Sky City at the Flagstaff Star Party, a magical evening of connecting with the wonders of the night sky. Thursday night features engaging presentations about the sky at 6pm and 6:45. Then enjoy stargazing through powerful telescopes for up-close views of Saturn, star clusters, and...
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...