Ian Hough and Ben Carver of the National Park Service explore the historical significance of Apollo astronaut training sites at Cinder Lake and Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument, as well as the importance of documenting these areas on the National Register of Historic Places.- The Lunar Lecture Series will provide a year-and-a-half of insights into the historical impact of the Apollo missions, Flagstaff’s role in supporting the pioneering endeavors from mapping the moon to providing ... view more »
Ian Hough and Ben Carver of the National Park Service explore the historical significance of Apollo astronaut training sites at Cinder Lake and Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument, as well as the importance of documenting these areas on the National Register of Historic Places.- The Lunar Lecture Series will provide a year-and-a-half of insights into the historical impact of the Apollo missions, Flagstaff’s role in supporting the pioneering endeavors from mapping the moon to providing simulated moonscapes for astronaut training, preservation of historical artifacts, and the continued world-class research occurring in Flagstaff and Arizona surrounding lunar and space exploration.
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