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Lowell Observatory

A historic research and public observatory on Mars Hill in Flagstaff, Arizona, where Pluto was discovered. General admission covers campus access, guided tours, exhibits, historic buildings, theater, and stargazing; visitor parking is first-come, first-served, standard-entry reservations are not required, and telescope viewing typically begins around sunset.

Lowell Observatory

Identity

Name
Lowell Observatory
Region
NA
Type
observatory

Details

Description
A historic research and public observatory on Mars Hill in Flagstaff, Arizona, where Pluto was discovered. General admission covers campus access, guided tours, exhibits, historic buildings, theater, and stargazing; visitor parking is first-come, first-served, standard-entry reservations are not required, and telescope viewing typically begins around sunset.
Latitude
35.2016874
Location
Longitude
-111.665276
Operational Status
operational
Ownership
private

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Creation Time
July 11, 2026 at 23:10:01 UTC
Updated Time
August 21, 2026 at 14:53:21 UTC
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