Schedule of Events:

Noon - 10pm: Festival Activities at Lowell

Lowell Observatory will be open with regular programming and special festival programming, such as face painting, tours, and special talks.

2pm – 4pm
Extended Pluto History Tours

Location: Lowell Observatory - 1400 W Mars Hill Rd, Flagstaff, AZ 86001

5pm - 10pm: Night of Discovery at the Orpheum Theater

A Night of Discovery, on the evening of February 15 at the Orpheum Theater, is the keynote event of this year’s festival. This event is highlighted by a discussion with Adam Nimoy (son of actor Leonard Nimoy), New Horizons Mission to Pluto Principal Investigator Dr. Alan Stern, and comet-hunting legend David Levy. David Eicher, Editor in Chief of Astronomy magazine, will moderate the discussion. Doors open at 6pm and programming is followed with a book signing by the special guests.. Separate ticket required General admission tickets, as well as a VIP option that allows access to a private reception with the presenters prior to the main program, are available here at the Read More link below.

5pm – 6pm VIP reception: private reception with Adam Nimoy, Dr. Alan Stern, David Levy, and David Eicher
6pm – 7pm Doors Open to public
7pm – 8:45pm Main Program: David Eicher moderates a discussion with Adam Nimoy, Dr. Alan Stern, David Levy
9pm – 10pm Book Signing: Adam and other VIPs sign books, talk with guests

Location: The Orpheum Theater - 15 W Aspen Ave, Flagstaff, AZ 86001