By day, they may be scientists, photographers, artists, construction workers, doctors and students, but by night, they turn into stargazers. Flagstaff’s 60 or more active and diverse members of the Coconino Astronomical Society are joined together by their passion for the beauty, mystery and enormity of the universe. “There is nothing I love more than going out on a dark, dark night with some friends and a telescope to contemplate the universe,” said retired biomedical scientist Klaus Brasch, … [Read more...] about Coconino Astronomical Society Brings People Together Who Love the Stars
Coconino Astronomical Society
Coconino Astronomical Society Vigilantly Watches the Night Sky
As constant as the rings of Saturn, the volunteer members of the Coconino Astronomical Society (CAS) have been quietly making Flagstaff shine as they’ve shared the wonders of the universe with locals and visitors and worked to keep night skies dark for more than three decades. “We strive to help maintain this fragile natural resource that is gradually disappearing around the country due to light pollution,” said Klaus Brasch, a CAS board member and retired bioscientist. CAS was founded more … [Read more...] about Coconino Astronomical Society Vigilantly Watches the Night Sky
Coconino Astronomical Society Brings Enthusiastic Support to Dark Skies Awareness, Education, Conservation
As Flagstaff residents and visitors go about their daily lives working, recreating and enjoying the natural beauty of Northern Arizona, there’s a powerful and steady force working in the darkness making sure the dark skies experience is available to all for this generation and many more to come. The Coconino Astronomical Society is a local non-profit organization made up of about 80 members that has been around for more than 20 years. Some are professional astronomers, some are retired, some … [Read more...] about Coconino Astronomical Society Brings Enthusiastic Support to Dark Skies Awareness, Education, Conservation
Flagstaff Star Party, Celebration of the Night Explore Archeoastronomy
With more than 20 telescopes and hosts from across the region, the free annual Flagstaff Star Party is offering three nights of stargazing into Northern Arizona’s starry autumn nights, along with rich presentations tapping into the global cultural wealth of our night sky heritage. The world’s most accessible star party in the first International Dark Sky City is scheduled for 6-10 p.m., Thursday through Saturday, Sept. 22-24, at Buffalo Park, occurring during Celebration of the Night – a … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Star Party, Celebration of the Night Explore Archeoastronomy
