Lowell Observatory, Meteor Crater and Barringer Space Museum will partner to host a celebration for Asteroid Day Arizona on Monday, June 30.
Th daylong celebration features family-friendly science programming, guest speakers, interactive exhibits, space-themed activities and telescope viewing split between the two locations near Flagstaff.
鈥淟owell Observatory and Meteor Crater joining forces for Asteroid Day on June 30 truly highlights Flagstaff鈥檚 enduring scientific leadership,鈥� said Rusty Schweickart, Apollo 9 astronaut and co-founder of Asteroid Day.
Asteroid Day Arizona coincides with formal proclamations by both the City of Flagstaff and Coconino County, officially recognizing June 30 as Asteroid Day and reinforcing the northern Arizona region鈥檚 commitment to scientific literacy, planetary defense and STEM education.
鈥淚t鈥檚 incredibly gratifying to see Lowell Observatory and Meteor Crater co-host Asteroid Day programs on June 30, especially with the added support from the local government,鈥� said Danica Remy, president of the B612 Foundation and cofounder of Asteroid Day. 鈥淭his local dedication, coupled with hundreds of other events worldwide, truly highlights the growing global effort to understand and appreciate both the positives and negatives of asteroids and to inspire a new generation to pursue STEM fields.鈥�
Asteroid Day Arizona programming includes the interactive exhibits, virtual reality experiences, hands-on science stations, expert talks and tours of the world-famous impact site at Meteor Crater in Winslow, as well as asteroid-focused exhibits, solar and deep-sky telescope viewing, children鈥檚 activities, and evening talks from leading astronomers and planetary scientists at聽Lowell Observatory.
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