Summer and Winter Triangle with Astronomer in Residence David Koerner
The Summer and Winter Triangles are asterisms that include bright stars like Vega, Betelgeuse, and Sirius. A brief exposition of the six stars will lay groundwork for a performance of piano pieces based on the unique properties of each. Rapid spinning, an orbiting disk of colliding asteroids, a white dwarf companion, and an exploding supernova are among the stellar phenomena depicted musically.
- October 22, 2024
- 7:00PM–8:00PM MST
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Shrine of the Ages
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.