Connect with the Night Sky with Dr. Amy Sayle & Lowell Observatory
The night sky is more than a beautiful view. It's a compass, a clock, a calendar, and even a time machine!
- Date: November 13, 2026
- 8:00PM–9:00PM MST
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Join Grand Canyon Astronomer in Residence Dr. Amy Sayle and host Kevin Schindler of Lowell Observatory for a journey through the stars. Through guided telescope views courtesy of Lowell Observatory and engaging conversation, explore how people have used the sky to navigate, keep time, and share stories across cultures.
Discover the wonders of the universe, why protecting dark skies matters, and what makes Grand Canyon National Park and Lowell Observatory world-class destinations for stargazing.
Bring your curiosity and questions, and be ready to connect with the night sky!
Dr. Amy Sayle
Astronomer in Residence, 2026Amy Sayle, PhD, is a science communicator, writer, and award-winning storyteller. As a longtime educator at Morehead Planetarium at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, she communicates astronomy to the public under the planetarium sky, at skywatching events, and on night paddles. During her residency, she plans to revise her young-adult novel Swallow the Sun, which is set at Grand Canyon National Park, and offer public programs focused on dark skies and on cultural astronomy.
Kevin Schindler
Astronomer in Residence, 2023Kevin Schindler is the historian and public information officer at Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, where he has worked for 31 years. He has authored nine books, including The Grand Canyon (Past & Present series) and Northern Arizona Space Training. He is an active member of the northern Arizona history and science communities and serves on several boards, including Grand Canyon Historical Society.
Fun fact: Kevin has both a fossil crab and asteroid named after him.