To the Moon and Back
Join us for a virtual stargazing event celebrating Moon Day, hosted by Kevin Schindler, Lowell Observatory's Public Information Officer and 2023 Grand Canyon Astronomer in Residence, featuring Dr. Logan Pearce, Grand Canyon Astronomer in Residence, and Dr. Laura-May Abron, 2025 Grand Canyon Astronomer in Residence.
- July 20, 2026
- 8:00PM–9:00PM MST
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Live on YouTube
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Held in celebration of Moon Day, this live virtual program invites you to explore the cosmos from wherever you are in the world. Through guided telescope views and engaging conversation, you'll discover why Grand Canyon National Park and Lowell Observatory are among the world's premier destinations for experiencing the beauty of natural dark skies.
Dr. Logan Pearce
Dr. Logan Pearce is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Michigan, with a PhD from the University of Arizona. Dr. Pearce’s work focuses on the detection and characterization of exoplanets, particularly advancing observing techniques for hard-to-detect planets and those orbiting white dwarf stars. She will be conducting a variety of constellation tours, moon viewings, and public programs on topics including planets, aliens, and dark skies. Dr. Pearce also plans to produce infographics and graphic designs advocating for dark skies preservation.
Laura-May Abron
During her residency, Laura-May Abron offered public programs such as: "Moonrise Mysteries: The Grand Canyon Lunar Standstill", "The Sun at Maximum" and "Not Just Stars:
Solar Systems!!". She led public observations of solar prominences and flares, She also created paintings, music and astrophotography inspired by the canyon and its dark skies.
About the Host
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.
