The legacy of Flagstaff astronomer Carolyn Shoemaker, along with appreciation for Flagstaff’s dark skies, took center stage at the Coconino Center for the Arts from May through August when the team at Creative Flagstaff, in collaboration with the Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition, celebrated a grand … [Read more...] about Creative Flagstaff Honored for Celebrating Astronomer Carolyn Shoemaker, NightVisions
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Comet Hunter Carolyn Shoemaker Celebrated in NightVisions
Down to Earth, yet focused on space, Flagstaff astronomer Carolyn Shoemaker is remembered as one of the greatest asteroid discoverers of all time – she found 377 of them. But according to astronomer David Levy, a comet to Carolyn was something special, miraculous. “When she found an asteroid, … [Read more...] about Comet Hunter Carolyn Shoemaker Celebrated in NightVisions
From Earth to Space and into NightVisions
Sculptor Joseph McShane’s style might be considered other worldly. He has engaged outer space and the sun to co-create with him and is the first artist to have his work leave the planet and travel with astronauts on board the Space Shuttle. A photograph of his piece, S.P.A.C.E., will be part of … [Read more...] about From Earth to Space and into NightVisions
