Today I am looking at the Space Window at the Washington National Cathedral. This morning, September 13, 2012 a memorial service will be held at the National Cathedral for astronaut, Neil Armstrong. Neil Armstrong was the first person to step foot on the moon.
Scientist and Technicians “Space Window”, Washington National Cathedral
The National Cathedral is a fitting place for a tribute to Armstrong. Among the grand church’s many stained-glass windows is one depicting a peaceful sea of celestial bodies. Officially called the Scientists and Technicians Window, the “Space Window” got its name after Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins presented the cathedral with a 7.18-gram basalt lunar sample in 1974. The rock now sits embedded in the glass.
-Benjamin R. Freed, associate editor, dcist
The window was designed by Rodney Winfield of St. Louis, MO. Here is a quick video with Rodney’s description of how the window was designed and how the moon rock was added.
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Wow, what a beautiful window