Nordgren aims to spread the word about the wonders that emerge after the sun goes down at national parks, which are already packed during the day.
“It’s not just stargazing,” says Nordgren. “It’s nocturnal species. It’s the landscape. It’s the beauty of the moon, going on moonlight hikes. It’s Native American culture—all the amazing stories about what you see in the sky.”
Simon Wheeler
Pianist Alexander Melnikov performs on three instruments from the Cornell Center for Historical Keyboards during a 2024 concert in Barnes Hall.