View from Mars Hill: Apollo astronaut Schweickart, author Kowal headline Asteroid Day in northern Arizona on June 30

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View from Mars Hill: Apollo astronaut Schweickart, author Kowal headline Asteroid Day in northern Arizona on June 30

KEVIN SCHINDLER Special to the Daily Sun
Jun 19, 2025
Jun 19, 2025

Legendary Apollo astronaut Rusty Schweickart and Mary Robinette Kowal, who created alternate-history astronauts in her Lady Astronaut series of books, will lead an all-star cast of speakers in celebrating Asteroid Day. Government officials will also be on hand to proclaim “Asteroid Day�� as an officially recognized day in Flagstaff and across Coconino County.

Meteor Crater and Lowell Observatory, in conjunction with B612 Foundation, will host the one-day public event on June 30 that also features telescope viewing, science demonstrations, and other family activities.

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View from Mars Hill: Apollo astronaut Schweickart, author Kowal headline Asteroid Day in northern Arizona on June 30

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Coconino Voices: What federal food benefit budget cuts mean to our neighbors

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