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Lowell Observatory

Visit Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, and step into the history of astronomy. From Clyde Tombaugh’s discovery of Pluto to the legacy of Robert Burnham Jr., explore telescopes, exhibits, and the open-deck observatory that continue to inspire stargazers of all ages.

Posted byWayne McGrawMarch 24, 2023October 30, 2025Posted inArticlesTags:telescopes, travel3 Comments on Lowell Observatory

Through the Skylight

A backyard astronomer is reminded of the old adage “keep looking up,” even when clouds blanket the rich winter skies in the Pacific Northwest.

Posted byWayne McGrawDecember 23, 2022August 11, 2025Posted inArticlesTags:storiesLeave a comment on Through the Skylight

Palomar Observatory

Learn about the Palomar Observatory and the Hale Telescope. Article includes original photos and video from a personal visit in 2018.

Posted byWayne McGrawNovember 5, 2022June 10, 2023Posted inArticlesTags:telescopes, travel2 Comments on Palomar Observatory

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