In Astronomy Backstage Pass: Northern Arizona, tag along with Astronomy magazine editors David Eicher and Michael Bakich as they guide you on your own three-hour, behind-the-scenes tour at four well-known locations: Lowell Observatory, U.S. Geological Survey Astrogeology Science Center, U.S. Naval Observatory Flagstaff Station, and Meteor Crater.
*At Lowell Observatory, see the 24-inch Alvan Clark refractor, the 13-inch camera that captured Pluto, one of the two Pluto discovery plates, and much more at this historic location.
*Explore the U.S. Geological Survey Astrogeology Science Center, where you'll learn about planetary explorations that led to some of the world's greatest maps and discover how legendary astronomer Eugene Shoemaker created astrogeology.
*Tour the U.S. Naval Observatory Flagstaff Station and see the 61-inch and 51-inch refractors and more at the astronomical mecca, where incredible science happens every day.
*Get the "hole" story of Meteor Crater, the world's best-preserved impact crater, including its fascinating history and geology and a stunning aerial view.
Approximate running time: 2 hours and 20 minutes