Lowell Observatory
Learn the mythology and science of the winter sky
While you are visiting Sedona, Arizona on your December family vacation consider taking a day trip to the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff. Located less than an hour from Sedona at 1400 West Mars Hill Road in Flagstaff , the Lowell Observatory is a great way to introduce yourself and you family to the universe at a very reasonable priceand for the month of December on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays they will feature the Holiday Skies Program.
The Holiday Skies Programstarts at 7:00 pm and will offer you and your family a great opportunity to learn and explore the mythology and science of the winter sky, including a discussion of the Star of Bethlehem.
The Lowell Observatory will also have the Winter Holiday Celebration from December 26th through the 31st! The celebration will include extended open hours (9 :00 am – 9:30 ppm.; on the 31st they close at 5 p.m.) and offer indoor programs and special tours during the day. After dark, numerous telescopes will be set up for viewing celestial objects.
A visit to the Lowell Observatory makes for a great gift for people of all ages! To learn more about all the daily and evening events offered during the winter season please visit Lowell Observatory.
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