1400 West Mars Hill Road Flagstaff, AZ , 86001-4470 Phone: (928) 774-3358 Website Lowell Observatory is an astronomical observatory in Flagstaff. Lowell Observatory was established in 1894, placing it among the oldest observatories in the United States, and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1965. In 2011, the Observatory was named one of "The World's 100 Most Important Places" by TIME. It was at the Lowell Observatory that the dwarf planet Pluto was discovered in 1930 by Clyde Tombaugh.
Hours of operation: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 12:00 pm to 11:00 pm, Closed Tuesday.
Plenty of free parking.
Machine 1 is in the visitor lobby, to the right of gift shop and auditorium.
1. (H) Clark Telescope - Lowell Observatory
2. (H) Lowell Observatory logo
3. (H) Pluto Telescope - Lowell Observatory
G.P.S. coordinates: Latitude: 35°12'07.2"N Longitude: 111°39'52.9"W
Google Maps coordinates: 682P+Q4 Flagstaff, Arizona
12/7/2023. Machine still here and pressing fine. Mike L.
25May2024 - RAH - Successful mail off! Super friendly staff. Got the coins back in 20 calendar days. |