PERCIVAL LOWELL TRUST UW

Played a leading role in dark skies protection by urging the Flagstaff City Council to create the world's first lighting ordinance in 1958.

Played a leading role in dark skies protection by urging the Flagstaff City Council to create the world's first lighting ordinance in 1958.

Played a leading role in dark skies protection by urging the Flagstaff City Council to create the world's first lighting ordinance in 1958.

Played a foundational role in dark skies advocacy by prompting the Flagstaff City Council to adopt the world's first lighting ordinance in 1958, helping to preserve nighttime visibility and reduce light pollution.

Conducts astronomical research using ground- and space-based instruments, including the Lowell Discovery Telescope, and publishes dozens of research papers annually in leading scientific journals. This research includes historical studies such as the discovery of Pluto and the expanding nature of the universe.

Conducts astronomical research using ground- and space-based instruments, including the Lowell Discovery Telescope, and publishes dozens of research papers annually in leading scientific journals. The observatory was established in 1894 to study Mars and the possibility of intelligent life, and has been responsible for discoveries such as Pluto and the expanding nature of the universe.

Conducts astronomical research using ground- and space-based instruments, including the Lowell Discovery Telescope, and publishes dozens of research papers annually in leading scientific journals. This research includes historical studies such as the discovery of Pluto and the expanding nature of the universe.

Operates the Lowell Discovery Telescope and other instruments to conduct observational astronomy research, contributing to discoveries such as the expanding nature of the universe and Pluto. Publishes dozens of peer-reviewed research papers annually in leading scientific journals.

Features programs and events that celebrate women in STEM, such as honoring the legacy of Elizabeth Roemer, and collaborates with artists like Gerald Dawavendewa to integrate art and astronomy in public programming.

Produces an annual report detailing departmental activities and individual scientists' research accomplishments. It also publishes books, such as "Robert Goddard’s Massachusetts," and issues press releases to communicate significant research findings, educational initiatives, and key observatory events.

Welcomes over 100,000 visitors annually to the Mars Hill campus for telescope viewing, sky gazing, and astronomy education led by experts. Includes permanent facilities such as the Giovale Open Deck Observatory (opened 2019) with six public telescopes and the Astronomy Discovery Center (opened 2024) featuring a roof-top, open-air planetarium.

Organizes large-scale public events such as the 2026 Pluto Pub Crawl and the 2026 I Heart Pluto Festival, a four-day event focused on science, history, and celebration.

Organizes large-scale public events such as the 2026 I Heart Pluto Festival, a four-day event focused on science, history, and celebration, and the 2026 Pluto Pub Crawl.

Organizes public events such as the 2026 Pluto Pub Crawl and the 2026 I Heart Pluto Festival, a four-day event focused on science, history, and celebration. The organization also features art and astronomy events with Gerald Dawavendewa and celebrates women in STEM, highlighting the legacy of Elizabeth Roemer.

Issues press releases to share research findings, educational initiatives, and observatory events. Offers immersive films at the Lowell Universe Theater and hosts themed public events such as the 2026 I Heart Pluto Festival and Pluto Pub Crawl, blending science, history, and public celebration.

Hosts over 100,000 visitors annually at its Mars Hill campus, offering space exploration through telescopes, sky gazing, and expert explanations. This includes operating the Giovale Open Deck Observatory with 6 telescopes for public use and the Astronomy Discovery Center with a roof-top, open-air planetarium, and new immersive films at the Lowell Universe Theater.

Hosts over 100,000 visitors annually at its Mars Hill campus, offering space exploration through telescopes, sky gazing, and expert explanations. This includes operating the Giovale Open Deck Observatory with 6 telescopes for public use and the Astronomy Discovery Center with a roof-top, open-air planetarium, and new immersive films at the Lowell Universe Theater.

Hosts over 100,000 visitors annually at its Mars Hill campus, offering space exploration through telescopes, sky gazing, and expert explanations. This includes operating the Giovale Open Deck Observatory with 6 telescopes for public use and the Astronomy Discovery Center with a roof-top, open-air planetarium, and new immersive films at the Lowell Universe Theater.

Produces publications such as "Robert Goddard’s Massachusetts," which commemorates the centennial of the world's first modern rocket launch, contributing to historical understanding of astronomy and space exploration.