Visit the Lowell Observatory with the whole family and enjoy day-time solar viewing and night-time star gazing! You can also enjoy family-friendly, interactive exhibits to explore the galaxy and take a glimpse into modern science research. There are also guided tours of the campus where you will see the historical Clark Refracting Telescope and the Pluto Discovery Telescope.
The great Lowell Observatory was established in 1894, and in 1960 it established a dark-sky research site at Anderson Mesa. Today the 180-acre use permit area on the Coconino National Forest hosts several telescopes and the Navy Precision Optical Interferometer. If you are looking for cool activities for kids in Arizona, this is a great option!
