Flagstaff - Lowell Observatory

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Description

On Mars Hill, to the west of Flagstaff, is the Lowell Observatory, from which the planet Pluto was discovered in 1930.

Day and evening programs are available for telescope viewing and guided tours are offered.

Hobbies & Activities category: Astronomical observatory or site; National Register of Buildings

Do-It-Yourself Tours

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Address

Lowell Observatory
1400 West Mars Hill Road
Flagstaff, AZ 86001-4499
United States

Map Lowell Observatory

Phone 1 (928) 774-3358 / 2096
Fax 1 (928) 774-6296

http://www.lowell.edu

Hours

March 1 to October 30

Open	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00
Closed	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00

November 1 to February 28

Open	12:00	12:00	12:00	12:00	12:00	12:00	12:00
Closed	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00

Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1) Good Friday - Christian Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November) Christmas - Christian (December 25) Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)