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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Lowell_ObservatoryLowell Observatory - Wikipedia

    Lowell Observatory is an astronomical observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, United States. 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.

  2. lowell.edu › discover › about-usAbout Us - Lowell Observatory

    Lowell Observatory is a historic and leading astronomical institution in Flagstaff, Arizona. Learn about its mission, vision, discoveries, facilities, and how to visit or support it.

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  4. lowell.eduThe Home of Pluto | Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, AZ

    Lowell Observatory is an independent, non-profit research institution founded in 1894 by mathematician and astronomer Percival Lowell. Today, our mission is to pursue the study of astronomy, conduct research, and bring astronomical education to the public.

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  5. lowell.edu › research › areas-of-researchHistory - Lowell Observatory

    Lowell Observatory boasts a long history of astronomical research and discovery, including VM Slipher’s revolutionary recessional velocity measurements and Clyde Tombaugh’s discovery of Pluto. Historic Highlights

  6. www.atlasobscura.com › places › lowell-observatoryLowell Observatory – Flagstaff, Arizona - Atlas Obscura

    Nov 14, 2009 · In partnership with KAYAK. Discover Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona: This Arizona observatory is famous for investigations into Martian life, and as the place humans first spotted...

  7. lowell.edu › discover › telescopes-exhibitsPluto Discovery Telescope - Lowell Observatory

    Built in 1928-1929 expressly for the purpose of completing the search for “Planet X” – the name for the hypothetical ninth planet in the solar system that Percival Lowell thought must exist – this telescope, like the Clark, is one of the most famous telescopes in the history of American astronomical research.