The San Diego Space Society works toward creating a spacefaring civilization within our lifetimes by raising awareness and educating the general public to the benefits of space exploration and San Diego's role in it. More about us…
Posted by Jesse Clark in Chapter Updates on May 22, 2012
The SpaceX Falcon 9 launched precisely on time at 3:44am EDT and the Dragon capsule is in now orbit with the solar arrays deployed!
Congratulations to everyone at SpaceX on a great job and Thank You for all the hard work. Now it’s time to go get the ISS!
Posted by Jesse Clark in Astronomy, Education, Events, Science on May 18, 2012
As an astronomy event that everyone can take part in, we encourage all to view the partial solar eclipse which takes place on Sunday, May 20. Here’s the info specifically for San Diego:
Start of partial eclipse at 5:27:46 pm
Maximum partial eclipse (about 75%) at 6:39:57 pm
End of eclipse at sunset at 7:43:29 pm
The map below shows the path of totality and participial eclipse.
Warning! REMEMBER, DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE SUN during the eclipse. Use ONLY approved solar eclipse filters or create a pinhole projection with a piece of cardboard with a tiny hole punched in. This works great for a lot of people to see it all at once.
Kyle Stock, Newsletter Editor and astronomy buff, is going hike to the summit of Black Mountain in Rancho Penasquitos. Anyone is welcome to join him. He’ll have different equipment for safe viewing. Contact Kyle for more information.
Posted by Jesse Clark in Education, Events, Science on May 15, 2012
Press Release
For Immediate Release:
NASA’s Driven to Explore Mobile Exhibit Parked at Air & Space Museum Through Wednesday
Free exhibit explores the significance of human space exploration and allows visitors to touch a 4-billion-year-old piece of moon rock
San Diego, CA – May 14, 2012 – San Diegans now have the rare chance to touch a nearly 4-billion-year-old piece of moon rock at NASA’s Driven to Explore traveling exhibit, a multimedia experience that immerses visitors in the story of NASA. The exhibit will be at the San Diego Air & Space Museum on Monday, May 14, Tuesday, May 15, and Wednesday, May 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The centerpiece of Driven to Explore is the opportunity to touch a lunar rock sample brought to Earth by the astronauts of Apollo 17 in 1972, America’s last human mission to the moon. The rock is one of only eight lunar samples made available for the public to touch.
Driven to Explore allows visitors to learn why we explore, discover the challenges of human space exploration and how NASA provides critical technological advances to improve life on Earth. The exhibit also details the accomplishments of the space shuttle and the International Space Station.
Since the retirement of the space shuttle, NASA is investing in the building blocks of a more capable approach to space exploration, including research and development to increase space travel capabilities. In support of these efforts, NASA is performing field tests, designing surface systems and conducting advanced human research to ensure that future missions are safe, sustainable and affordable.
For more information about NASA exploration, visit: http://www.nasa.gov/exploration
For more information about the San Diego Air & Space Museum please call (619) 234-8291 or visit www.sandiegoairandspace.org.
The San Diego Air & Space Museum is California’s official air and space museum and education center. The Museum is an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution and it was the first aero-themed Museum to be accredited by the American Association of Museums. Now on display, “How Things Fly,” a special exhibition that examines the wonder of flight through four fun and interactive zones. The Museum is located at 2001 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA 92101. The Museum and gift store are open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with admissions until 4:00 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Posted by Jesse Clark in Contests, Emporium, Events, Fundraising, Projects on May 3, 2012
Email spacewalk@sandiegospace.org for submission guidelines and here for further details.
Posted by Jesse Clark in Chapter Updates, Newsletter on May 1, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 1, 2012
Contact:
Jesse Clark
San Diego Space Society
(619) 512-3592
info@sdspace.com
The San Diego Space Society is proud to announce the addition of Kyle Stock as the new Bussard Scoop Newsletter Editor. Kyle will be focusing on bringing the news of SD Space activities, events and programs to your email inbox each month.
Kyle brings his excitement for space and astronomy along with his passion for educating minds to SD Space. Look for more news updates on what’s coming as well as more in-depth articles covering our activities. We look forward to what Kyle will bring to the newsletter with more articles.
“Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known.” My hero and inspiration Carl Sagan spoke these words and I attempt to live that ethic and share it with my students. My name is Kyle Stock. I am a science teacher at a Solana Beach elementary school, passionate surfer, backyard scientist (astronomy, geology, botany etc), backpacker, runner, learner and educator.
I am consumed by the Cosmos! I devour all available media about the history and future of spaceflight. My favorite book is The Right Stuff. On any clear night, I can be found either in my Cardiff backyard or the dark skies of Anza-Borrego with my 12” dobsonian telescope (The Carl Sagan Telescope- all cool telescopes are named after dead astronomers).
We look forward to Kyle adding his enthusiasm for space to the Bussard Scoop monthly newsletter. Look for his first publication in June.
About the SD Space
The San Diego Space Society (“SD Space”) was founded in 2008 with the purpose of raising awareness and educating the general public to the benefits of human exploration of space and San Diego’s role in space development, as well as to the idea of creating a spacefaring civilization within our lifetimes.
SD Space is headquartered at the Space Travelers Emporium, a storefront and workshop in the South Park neighborhood.
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