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"From the Canyon to the Moon: Astronaut Training at Grand Canyon"

"From the Canyon to the Moon: Astronaut Training at Grand Canyon"

8:30 pm-10:30pm, Grand Canyon Visitor Center Theater

Join Astronomer in Residence Dr. Logan Pearce and guest speaker Kevin Schindler of Lowell Observatory for a special presentation on how Grand Canyon geology helped prepare Apollo astronauts for the Moon, followed by a constellation tour.

This program will begin inside the theater, and then move outdoors; dress appropriately for outdoor weather. Children must be accompanied by an adult. All programs are subject to cancellation due to inclement weather.

  • July 21, 2026
  • 8:30PM–10:30PM MST
  • Grand Canyon Visitor Center
  • Inside the Grand Canyon Visitor Center Theater with a constellation tour following
Two people are silhoutted in the night sky with a telescope