Evidence of volcanism is present on all of the rocky bodies of the solar system. On Earth, the locations of most volcanism are determined by plate tectonics, but no other body in the solar system has good evidence of past or present plate tectonics. This talk will explore the volcanoes of Mars, Jupiter’s moon Io,...
Saturn’s Rings: Ancient Icon or Cosmic Nepo Baby? presented by Dr. Zarah Brown, Lunar & Planetary Laboratory Lavinia Steward made her historic contribution of $60,000 to the University of Arizona “…TO BUY TELESCOPE OF HUGE SIZE,” on October 18, 1916. However, the United States entry into World War I delayed the construction of the Steward Telescope and...
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...
The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) is creating the most detailed map of our nearby universe. Installed on the Mayall telescope on Kitt Peak in Southern Arizona, DESI's 5000 independently...
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,...
Take the first step in your astrophotography journey with an intensive course at Lowell Observatory! This 2-hour program accommodates a maximum of 6 guests. Using our 17-inch Planewave CDK Telescope and QSI 683 CCD camera, you will be taken through the process of imaging two different objects. Then, we will teach you how to combine,...