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M66 joins the LMI image gallery! M66 (NGC 3627) is a relatively nearby spiral galaxy, located at a distance of 9.8 Mpc (32 million light-years). M66 is a member of the “Leo Triplet” of galaxies, which include M65 and NGC 3628 (Stay tuned for pictures of the other two!). M66 is highly asymmetrical due to gravitational interactions with the other members in the triplet. This image was not photoshopped (or Instagram filtered) in any way. Credit: Massey/Neugent/Lowell Obs./NSF

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Some locals brought their kids to visit the observatory this morning. #lowellobservatory #lowell #observatory #flagstaff #flagstaffaz #arizona #science #space #astronomy #deer

From 1961 to 1969 the Aeronautical Chart and Information Center (ACIC), a branch of the U.S. Air Force, set up shop at Lowell to use the Clark Telescope to create lunar maps. These maps were critical for understanding the nature of the lunar surface and some were used by the Apollo astronaut program for determining landing sites. A talented young artist, Patricia Bridges (pictured), served as the primary illustrator. She used an airbrush to record artistic yet accurate renderings of mountains, craters, valleys, and other features of the moon.‪ #‎flashbackfriday‬ #fbf #lowellobservatory #lowell #observatory #flagstaffaz #flagstaff #arizona #moon #moonmapping #science #space #astronomy #clarktelescope #airbrush

Arizona nonprofits do some of the most important work in our state.That’s why we’re asking you to invest in Arizona today on #AZGivesDay by supporting outreach, science, and history at Lowell Observatory. Our goal is to reach 100 donors in 24 hours! Can you help us hit that goal? You don’t even have to live in Arizona to donate. Find our Arizona Gives Day link in our bio.

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Lowell Observatory astronomer Phil Massey and his graduate student research assistant Kathryn Neugent recently captured this spectacular image of a beautiful spiral galaxy known as M108 using the Discovery Channel Telescope. This image has not been photoshopped in any way; all that has been done is balancing the three colors to provide a close match to what would be seen by eye.

The dark splotches visible in the galaxy are regions of gas and dust silhouetted by the light of stars that lie behind them. Future generations of stars will be born from this material.

Because M108 is 50 million light years away it’s impossible to see individual stars in this galaxy, we see only their collective glow. The stars you see sprinkled across the image are actually in our own Milky Way galaxy. Like raindrops on a windowpane, these stars get in the way when we look out at more distant objects.

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Happy Birthday to observatory dog Lucky who turns four years old today! As you can see here he takes his job of guarding the Clark Telescope very seriously. #lowellobservatory #lowell #observatory #flagstaffaz #flagstaff #arizona #happybirthday #dog #clarktelescope #telescope #science #space #astronomy

Happy Pi Day and Happy Birthday Albert Einstein! Both Pi and Einstein are very important in the fields of astronomy and science. #piday2016 #piday #lowellobservatory #lowell #observatory #science #space #astronomy #flagstaffaz #flagstaff #arizona

Congratulations Director Jeffrey Hall on your #Viola Award for Excellence in Leadership. It is very well deserved. #violaawards #flagstaffaz #flagstaff #arizona #lowellobservatory #lowell #observatory

This view should be recognizable to anyone who is familiar with Flagstaff. Can you spot the Clark Telescope? #MarsHill #lowellobservatory #lowell #observatory #flagstaff #arizona #flagstaffaz #route66 #science #space #astronomy #telescope #clarktelescope

We take our birthday celebrations very seriously around here. Happy birthday Pluto! #lowellobservatory #Lowell #observatory #flagstaffaz #flagstaff #arizona #marshill #science #space #astronomy #happybirthday #pluto

#OnThisDay in 1930, Clyde Tombaugh discovered the ninth planet, Pluto, at Lowell Observatory. #lowellobservatory #lowell #observatory #FlagstaffAZ #flagstaff #arizona #marshill #clydetombaugh #pluto #science #space #astronomy #tbt #throwbackthursday

Happy 110th birthday Clyde, we wouldn’t be the Home of Pluto without you. #lowellobservatory #Lowell #observatory #flagstaffaz #flagstaff #arizona #marshill #clydetombaugh #pluto #science #space #astronomy #happybirthday

The entry road to the observatory, which is not the same route as you would take today, was certainly different a hundred years ago. The gate house built for Harry Hussey, custodian of the 24" Clark Telescope premises, can be seen in the shadows to the left. The house is no longer on Mars Hill however, it burned down in 1936. ‪#‎flashbackfriday‬ #lowellobservatory #lowell #observatory #marshill #flagstaffaz #flagstaff #arizona #FBF #science #space #astronomy

Sidewalks are clear after the big snowstorm so come up and visit! #lowellobservatory #Lowell #observatory #flagstaffaz #flagstaff #arizona #snow #science #space #astronomy

Just because, here is a picture of the Clark Telescope Dome in the snow for your viewing pleasure. #lowellobservatory #lowell #observatory #flagstaff #arizona #flagstaffaz #clarktelescope #telescope #science #space #astronomy #snow Photo Credit: Sarah Conant

Guests to Lowell continue to impress with their great shots of our Mars Hill campus. Here is a beautiful picture from back in May of the 16-in McAllister Telescope Dome by Michelle Williams of Newcastle upon Tyne, England. You can see more pictures she took on our Facebook page. Thanks Michelle for passing these along! #lowellobservatory #lowell #observatory #flagstaff #arizona #flagstaffaz #marshill #mcallistertelescope #telescope #science #space #astronomy

This photo of M42, otherwise known as the Orion Nebula, comes courtesy of one of our board members, Mike Beckage. Mike shares his love of astronomy by organizing outreach programs to the community and is extensively involved with amateur astronomy clubs in Southern California. #lowellobservatory #lowell #observatory #flagstaffaz #flagstaff #arizona #astrophotography #m42 #orionnebula #nebula #science #space #astronomy

Wanna take a peek at the Sun? We have you covered. With our special solar telescope we are able to allow guests to stare directly at the Sun! Come visit and see the Sun like never before. #lowellobservatory #lowell #observatory #flagstaff #arizona #flagstaffaz #solarviewing #solar #sun #snow #science #space #astronomy

Our new Junior Astronomer program will be ready for take off this Memorial Weekend !Who’s ready to join the ranks?
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Happy birthday to loyal observatory dog, Lucky! So appropriately named for having a birthday today #lowellobservatory #lowell #observatory #flagstaffaz #flagstaff #arizona #dogsofflagstaff #happybirthday

Happy Birthday Percival, 162 years young! #happybirthday #percivallowell #lowellobservatory #lowell #observatory #flagstaffaz

Picturesque as always, the night sky above Lowell’s Discovery Channel Telescope last night. Photo thanks to Dr. Joe Llama, one of our astronomers out observing on the DCT.
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A significant polar ice cap on Mars .
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A little local wildlife today at Lowell. We’ve got a hummingbird friend nesting in one the spruce trees on Mars Hill. #lowellobervatory #lowell #observatory #flagstaff #arizona #flagstaffaz #wildlife #localwildlife #hummingbird #nature #video #birdnest #summertime

According to Lowell Observatory’s Dr. Nick Moskovitz the meteor seen in the early morning hours of June 2nd in Arizona would have been slightly larger than first reported and because of the size there is a strong possibility that fragments of the meteor made it to Earth. The general location of these fragments are known to scientist who are attempting to collect some and hopefully learn a little more about its origin. These images were captured by several of our LOCAMS video cameras. #AZMeteor #lowellobservatory #lowell #observatory #flagstaffaz #flagstaff #arizona #meteor #science #space #astronomy

Did you know Commander Nick Moskovitz is a real person? Well, he’s not a Commander in real life, but he is an Astronomer at Lowell Observatory. Stop by our new exhibit and let Commander Nick guide you in all there is to know about asteroids. Space Guard Academy opens to the public tomorrow! #lowellobservatory #lowell #observatory #flagstaffaz flagstaff #Arizona #spaceguardacademy #science #space #astronomy #stem

So we have all these new Space Guard Academy stickers, and they are super cool! But we could not possibly find enough awesome places to stick them. So we have decided to give them away FREE! We have taken 100 of these stickers to our visitor center and told them the first 100 people to pay admission and visit the new exhibit gets one. The Space Guard Exhibit opens Sunday @ 10 a.m.! See you there. ‪#‎STEM‬ ‪#‎SpaceGuardAcademy‬‪ #lowellobservatory #lowell #observatory #flagstaffaz #flagstaff #arizona #science #space #astronomy #free

Art and science go hand in hand in the unique little mountain town we call home. #flagstaff #visitflagstaff
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