David Koerner

Gallery: Koerner performs Rising of the Flower Moon at Buffalo Park

Posted by Jared on May 23, 2024

David Koerner play at Sunset Moon concert.
Astronomer-musician David Koerner sits at his Steinway grand piano Wednesday night in Buffalo Park for an evening of lunar meditations, classical piano music and telescope viewing during a free performance titled Rising of the Flower Moon. The event, part of ARTx, featured piano pieces mixed with remarks by Koerner about the role of the moon in history, its geology and place… Read more

Humans of NAU: David Koerner

Posted by Jared on November 14, 2023

David Koerner in front of Lowell's Clark Telescope

Many people have rafted through the Grand Canyon. How many have done it with a string quartet? David Koerner has. An emeritus professor of astronomy, Koerner also is finishing a graduate certificate in piano performance and has a master’s degree in instrumental performance for the viola. He’s combining his two loves with his new appointment: astronomer in residence at the Grand Canyon.

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