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KNAU Insider prEview – July 20th, 2018
Flagstaff Launches Yearlong “Lunar Legacy” Celebration
Forty-nine years ago tomorrow, Apollo astronauts landed on the Moon. But first they came to Flagstaff to train. Friday night the city is launching a yearlong celebration of Flagstaff’s role in the lunar missions. Learn more at KNAU.org.
Earth Notes: Southwestern River Otters

For millennia, southwestern rivers have harbored an array of native creatures-including a unique subspecies of river otter.Learn more at KNAU.org.
Study: National Parks Get Fewer Visits When Pollution Rises

Visitors appear to be steering clear of some U.S. national parks or cutting visits short because of pollution levels that are comparable to what’s found in major cities, according to a study released Wednesday. Learn more at KNAU.org.
Tribe Begins Negotiations With Possible New Coal Plant Owner
Leaders from the Navajo Nation say they’ve begun negotiations with a potential new owner of a coal-fired power plant on their land. The Navajo Generating Station near Page is scheduled to shut down in December 2019. Learn more at KNAU.org.
Astronomers Spot a Dozen New Moons around Jupiter

Astronomers have spotted twelve new moons orbiting Jupiter, bringing the total of known moons to 79. Learn more at KNAU.org.
Tusayan To Break Ground On Housing Project
A tiny town outside the Grand Canyon’s South Rim is breaking ground on an affordable housing project. Learn more at KNAU.org.