Yesterday was our Grand Opening of the Astronomy Discovery Center! A few friends took the time to share their congrats. It was a day filled with excitement and wonder. We hope our new astronomy center shares with everyone the power of AWE! Come discover with us! ✨ [Thank you: @SenMarkKelly @WilliamShatner @RealLucyLawless @adam_nimoy @DrBrianMay @AlanStern @nicolestott5 Diana Gabaldon @LaurieofMars @deicherstar Dr. Ed Krupp @BarbaraMBarrett Bill Diamond Dr John Mather]

🎉✨ The I Heart Pluto Festival is here! 🌌 Celebrate Pluto like never before with our jam-packed schedule of fun, gatherings, and cosmic events at Lowell Observatory! 🌟 #HomeOfPluto 🎟️ Tickets & schedule:

Join us Feb 17 from 1pm-6pm for Pluto's Birthday Bash! 🥳 Kids can enjoy face painting, @tynkertopia, science activities & more! 🎨 Adults can check out booths and local brews 🍻. Included with general admission! 🎟️

🌌✨ Fun Pluto Facts! 🚀 ❤️Pluto is made mostly of ice 🧊 ❤️A Pluto day = 6.4 Earth days ❤️Pluto has 5 moons 🌙 ❤️Discovered in 1930 at Lowell Observatory! 🌟 ❤️I Heart Pluto Festival kicks off TOMORROW! 🎉 🎟️ Tickets in bio! #IHeartPluto2025

🎬✨ Adam Nimoy joins us at I Heart Pluto 2025 for Night of Discovery on Feb 15! 🚀 He’ll share memories of his father, Leonard Nimoy, & talk science fiction’s impact on space. 🌌

🍻 Pluto Pub Crawl + 🌌 Strange New Worlds show! Feb 14 in Downtown Flagstaff: Explore 9 stops with Pluto-themed drinks, meet Lowell Observatory astronomers, and win cool prizes! 🍹✨ Don’t miss the premiere of the new Dark Sky Planetarium show! 🎟️:

❤️ I Heart Pluto 2025 is almost here! Celebrate Pluto’s discovery at Lowell Observatory with special guests Dr. Alan Stern & Adam Nimoy, and David Levy! Tickets:

Countdown to the I Heart Pluto Festival! ❄️ Only 8 days until we celebrate Pluto's frozen beauty! 🌟 Join us for the Pluto Pub Crawl, exclusive stickers, new beer “To Boldly Go” with @MotherRoadBeer, & more! 🪐🍻 Feb 13! Full schedule in bio. #IHeartPluto2025 #PlutoPubCrawl

🌌 On Feb 18, 1930, Clyde Tombaugh discovered Pluto at Lowell Observatory. This tiny speck forever changed our understanding of the solar system. Join us in Feb for I Heart Pluto 2025 and celebrate Pluto’s legacy! 🚀🎟️: #LowellObservatory #HomeOfPluto

✨ Night of Discovery: To Boldly Go! Celebrating 10 Years of New Horizons with Dr. Alan Stern, Adam Nimoy, & David Levy 🗓 Feb 15 at The Orpheum Theater 🎟 Tickets available now! 👉 🎥 Join us for an unforgettable evening of science & legacy. #HomeOfPluto

Today, January 29, we celebrate the moment when the second Pluto plate was captured, marking another monumental step in the discovery of #Pluto! 🌌

❄️🌌 Why Winter is the Best for Stargazing! 🌌❄️ Clear skies, longer nights, and iconic constellations like Orion & Taurus make winter perfect for stargazing! 🌠✨ Bundle up & join us at Lowell Observatory for an unforgettable night under the stars! 🎟️ Link in bio for tickets!

Check out this awesome article on the new Astronomy Discovery Center, by our friend Dave Eicher (@deicherstar) at Astronomy Magazine!

Hear what Lowell's Executive Director, Dr. Amanda Bosh, has to say about the rise in satellite traffic and its affect on astronomy. 🌌 @KOLDNews

🌠 No matter the weather, the universe is always waiting for you to explore. Whether it's snowflakes or sunshine, the Astronomy Discovery Center offers a perfect escape to the stars. 🌌 Come discover the cosmos—rain or shine! Link in bio to purchase tickets! #LowellObservatory

We’re thrilled to announce this year’s collaboration with Mother Road Brewing co: To Boldly Go! ✨ Have a taste on Feb 13 at 6pm at @MotherRoadBeer for the beer unveiling and Astronomy on Tap! See you then! 🍻 #homeofpluto #iheartpluto #toboldlygo

Celebrate Pluto’s secrets & its heart ❤️ at the I Heart Pluto Festival (Feb 13–17)! 🌟 Highlights: 🚀 A Night of Discovery with Dr. Alan Stern, David Levy, & Adam Nimoy ✨ VIP Star Trek events 🔭 Curiosity-sparking activities 🍻 Valentine’s Day Pluto Pub Crawl

🎬️✨ Filmmaker Adam Nimoy, son of the legendary Leonard Nimoy, is joining us at I Heart Pluto Festival! 🚀 He’ll share memories of his father & explore Star Trek's impact on science & space. Don’t miss this out-of-this-world experience! 🎟️ Get tickets & full schedule in bio!

🌌 Deep Sky Objects - Part 2 📷 Check out these January gems: 📷 Salt & Pepper Cluster – In Auriga, looks like scattered stars. 📷 Beehive Cluster – In Cancer, great for binoculars. Photo: @DrewJEvans #Stargazing#LowellObservatory #Pleiades

🌌 Deep Sky Objects to See Tonight - Part 1 🌠 Check out these January #stargazing gems: 🔭 Orion Nebula (below Orion’s Belt) 🔭 Andromeda Galaxy (between Andromeda & Cassiopeia) 🔭 Perseus Double Cluster (between Perseus & Cassiopeia) 🔭 Crab Nebula (between Taurus’ horns)

Blast off with us February 13–17 for the I Heart Pluto Festival! From discovering Pluto’s heart to exploring the future of space, join us for inspiring talks, interactive activities, and special guest Adam Nimoy. #HomeofPluto Purchase tickets here: