Stars in Time with Astronomer in Residence Dr. David Koerner
Stars paved the way for Earth and Life by forging atomic elements over the duration of billions of years. Dark Sky Star Parties reveal signposts of this history, including the Milky Way Structure, Globular Clusters, Planetary Nebulae, and Supernova Remnants. Full understanding relies on knowing the life cycles of individual stars in the night sky.
- October 9, 2024
- 7:00PM–8:00PM MST
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South Rim Visitor Center Theater
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.