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National Park Service, Grand Canyon Conservancy
Astronomer in Residence

Constellations over the Canyon

Join former Astronomer in Residence, Kevin Schindler in the theater to learn about the fascinating history of the Apollo Astronauts at Grand Canyon. This short talk will be followed by a laser-guided constellation talk under one the darkest night skies in the United States! This is both an indoor and outdoor program!

  • July 25, 2024
  • 8:30PM–10:00PM MST
  • South Rim Visitor Center
Milky Way at Grand Canyon by Imma Barrera
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Kevin Schindler pictured in front of a NASA vehicle

Kevin Schindler

Astronomer in Residence, 2023

Kevin Schindler is the historian and Public Information Officer at Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, where he has worked for 28 years. Schindler contributes a bi-weekly astronomy column, “View from Mars Hill,” for the Arizona Daily Sun newspaper and has authored seven books, including Images of America: Northern Arizona Space Training, which features a chapter about the Grand Canyon. Schindler's residency focused on researching and sharing NASA’s Apollo Astronauts’ connections with the region in preparation for their historic missions to the Moon. During his residency, Schindler hosted several public programs that enhanced our visitor's understanding of the Grand Canyon's importance in the history of space exploration. 

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In-Person, National Park Service, Grand Canyon Conservancy, Astronomer in Residence