Lowell Observatory
Lowell Observatory
Lowell Observatory
Lowell Observatory
Lowell Observatory
Are We Alone in the Universe?
Are We Alone in the Universe?
Are We Alone in the Universe?
Are We Alone in the Universe?
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Lowell Observatory
Are We Alone in the Universe?
Are We Alone in the Universe?
Are We Alone in the Universe?
Are We Alone in the Universe?
Are We Alone in the Universe?
Credits: Massey/Neugent/Lowell Obs./NSF
The possibility of discovering life outside our solar system is no longer science fiction but a matter of time. There may be 70 billion planets or more in our galaxy alone that could possibly harbor life. Help Lowell Observatory in humanity's quest to finally answer the question: Are We Alone?
The mission of Lowell Observatory is to pursue the study of astronomy, especially the study of our solar system and its evolution. We conduct pure research in astronomical phenomena and maintain quality public education and outreach programs to share our discoveries with the general public. This mission began on Mars Hill in 1894.
Since then, Lowell astronomers have made some of the biggest discoveries in modern history:
Lowell’s rich history provides a strong foundation for today’s astronomers to use one of the most advanced telescopes in the world: our new Discovery Channel Telescope (DCT).
This 4.3-meter telescope became fully commissioned on January 1st, 2015. The cost of operating the DCT is $13,400.00/night. With your support, our astronomers will use the DCT for wide-ranging research including discovering and characterizing habitable exoplanets.
In gratitude for your support we are offering several exciting, astronomy-themed perks!
We are giving away this Mars Globe Replica as a perk to the first 5 people who make $300 donations. The replica globe, based on Percival Lowell's observations of Mars during its 1905 opposition, was created by Keith Boulger. It sits on a wooden base with a solid brass meridian. Get yours while you can!
Every donation $25 or more will receive an email with an image taken with the DCTs Large Monolithic Imager.
Credit: Neugent/Massey/Lowell Obs./NSF
This image of the Helix Nebula could be yours! Donate every week to collect them all. Check out the gallery on the menu at the top of the page to see all 7 images.
When you donate $50 you'll receive an electronic image from Lowell Observatory's archives. You will have your very own image of the circular announcing the discovery of Pluto in 1930.
This is just a snippet of the full image!
A donation of $275 gives you the opportunity to attend a webinar with Lowell's Dr. Gerard van Belle.
Dr. Gerard van Belle measures the masses and temperatures of distant stars in an attempt to understand the many new planets being discovered around them.