Astronomy on Tap Flagstaff | (Mother) Road to the Stars: Route 66 and its Space Heritage

Join Lowell Observatory and Mother Road Brewing Co. on December 16th at 6:30pm for Astronomy on Tap! Listen to fascinating science talks, play trivia to win out-of-this-world prizes, and of course, enjoy Mother Road brews on tap.

This month’s speaker is Kevin Schindler. Kevin Schindler is the Historian and Public Information Officer at Lowell Observatory. Kevin will be talking about the connection of Astronomy along Route 66. Route 66 is one of the most storied roadways in North America, known for its roadside diners, historic hotels and kitschy attractions. But it also boasts an extraordinary space heritage; along its course lies the birthplaces of space pioneers, centers of space exploration and discovery, training grounds for Moon-bound astronauts, the best-preserved asteroid impact site in the world, site of a famous UFO sighting, and museums celebrating these cosmic connections. In honor of the upcoming centennial of Route 66, Lowell Observatory Historian Kevin Schindler will lead a virtual trip along the Mother Road and explore this space heritage.