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Grand Canyon Conservancy
Astronomer in Residence

Full Moon Rise Sunset Concert on the Rim

Classical piano pieces devoted to the Moon and the night sky will serenade the rising of October's full moon (aka "Hunter Moon") over the east canyon wall.

  • October 17, 2024
  • 5:30PM–6:30PM MST
  • Mather Point
Super moon Rising
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Dr. David Koerner

Dr. David Koerner is an Emeritus Associate Professor in Astronomy and Planetary Science at NAU and an accomplished musician. He has conducted groundbreaking studies of planet-forming disks at NASA/JPL, co-authored a book on astrobiology, and developed innovative field courses combining astronomy and Earth history. He is a violinist and violist who performs with the Dark Sky Quartet and is also a featured pianist at the Grand Canyon Music Festival. Dr. Koerner will be Grand Canyon Conservancy Astronomer in Residence through November 4th, 2024. 

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