Check Out This Amazing Observatory in Flagstaff
Known as a fabulous astronomy destination, Flagstaff became the world's first International Dark Sky City in 2001. Its low light pollution and stargazing-friendly lighting restrictions make it an ideal place to watch the night skies. To learn more about astronomy, head to the Lowell Observatory. For over 125 years, it has connected people to the universe through exploration and discovery. Here is some of what you can enjoy near our Flagstaff apartments:
Giovale Open Deck Observatory
See planets, starfields, and more at the Giovale Open Deck Observatory. It's home to one of the finest telescope collections used for public viewing. The six advanced telescopes will give you a viewing experience unlike any other, and each visit may bring you something new to discover. In other words, this observatory in Flagstaff lets you stargaze at any time of day.
Putnam Collection Center
While the library and collection are closed to the public, the lobby at the Putnam Collection Center highlights the observatory's history and selected items from the collection. Highlights include Percival Lowell's first telescope, his hand-drawn Mars globes, and instruments built by the observatory's scientists.
Starry Skies Shop
End your visit at the Starry Skies Shop. It features unique objects about the universe that make for the perfect gift. The varied selection includes telescopes, books, and solar system cuff bracelets.
Star Stuff: A Space Poddity
Join the observatory's knowledgeable team from home as they host their out-of-this-world podcast. For 45-minutes, they make learning about space exploration and astronomical science fun through humor and casual banter. Star Stuff: A Space Poddity will keep you coming back for movie reviews, pop culture discussions, audience questions, and even guest speakers.
Before visiting the Lowell Observatory, enjoy a delicious breakfast at a local restaurant. Finally, if you would like to call Mountain Trail home, please contact us. Our team will gladly show you the amenities and floor plans our apartments in Flagstaff have to offer.