Posted by Brent Bernasconi in Calendar on May 22, 2009
September 4, 2009 5:00 pm to September 5, 2009 10:00 pm
Location:
San Diego Air & Space Museum (map)
2001 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, CA
Location:
USS Midway Museum (map)
910 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA
Join the San Diego Air & Space Museum and the USS Midway for a special, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet and honor our country’s space legends — the astronauts of Mercury, Gemini and Apollo. There is no other, or finer team of men who represented our nation during a time of national challenge… the Cold War. Their accomplishment was in direct response to President John F. Kennedy’s May 25, 1961 challenge to reach the moon within the decade. They succeeded against all odds and in 2009 alone we celebrate the anniversary of Apollo 9, 10, 11 and 12. But it was the entire body of work, those three primary space programs, which accomplished so much and that we honor.
Friday, September 4, 2009
“Meet the Space Legends”
A spectacular reception on Friday evening at the San Diego Air & Space Museum-guests joining to honor and meet the space legends in a visually historic setting… personal, intimate, respectful.
Saturday, September 5, 2009
“Moonlight on the Bay”
On the flight deck of the USS Midway under a full moon, a gala dinner and American Patriot Award presentation ceremony, commensurate with the honoring tone of the entire weekend.
For more information and to purchase tickets (which you should, this will sell out) call 1-877-410-4141 or visit the Race to the Moon website.
Posted by Chris Radcliff in Astronomy, Calendar on May 22, 2009
August 20, 2009 to August 23, 2009
Location:
Menghini Winery (map)
Julian, CA
Julian Starfest will be your opportunity to enjoy some outstanding astronomy while also enjoying the astronomy vendor exhibition area, swap meet, guest lecturers, tour of Palomar Observatory and camaraderie that comes with associating with fellow astronomers. Last year’s event was the largest star party in California in 2008, with over 1600 attendees.
Julian has some of the darkest, steadiest skies in Southern California, and at 4,300′ in elevation, offers superb astronomical viewing. Menghini Winery, two miles north of Julian, offers a level, dust free, camping and viewing area for 100 vehicles. Additional parking is available for people interested in only attending for a day. Camping, although somewhat primitive, will have toilets and wash stations available for attendees.
The town of Julian, just a short five minutes away, offers a variety of entertainment, shopping and dining experiences as well as renowned bed and breakfast inns and hotels, for those wishing a bit less ‘rugged’ accommodations.
Posted by Brent Bernasconi in Calendar on May 22, 2009
Sat, Jun 13, 2009
1:00 pm
Location:
San Diego Air & Space Museum (map)
2001 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, CA
Join the San Diego Air & Space Museum for a talk and book signing by Dr. Sally Ride, America’s First Woman In Space, as she leads you through her personal exploration of our fragile home planet.
Event Information:
Mission: Planet Earth talk and book signing by Sally Ride, America’s First Woman In Space in the
San Diego Air & Space Museum’s Education Center. Talk begins at 1:00 p.m. with book signing to follow. Free with paid museum admission.
Sally Ride’s new book Mission: Planet Earth introduces young people to the changes taking place in Earth’s climate. Beginning with her unique, astronaut’s-eye view of Earth’s fragile atmosphere, Mission: Planet Earth describes how climate systems shape our world, and how a disruption in one part of the system can spread across the entire planet. Drawing on the latest scientific research, illustrated with stunning photographs, the book is a celebration of Earth’s natural complexity and call to action for a new generation.
The companion book, Mission: Save the Planet, is a rousing guide packed with practical things to do to lessen your impact on Earth, such as conserving energy at home, at school, and around town.
Both of these books, and other books written by Dr. Ride will be available for purchase. Only books sold at this event will be signed.
Call (619) 234-8291 or visit the San Diego Air & Space Museum for more information.
Posted by Chris Radcliff in Calendar on May 22, 2009
Sat, May 23, 2009
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Location:
Oceanside Public Library (map)
330 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA
Curious about what’s out there in space? Francis French from the San Diego Air & Space Museum will be sharing history of the early space program. The library will also be talking about NASA’s current missions to the Moon and creating an edible Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter!
For grades 6 through 12.
Posted by Chris Radcliff in Mars Society, News on May 18, 2009
The Mars Society has selected a six-member crew for the 2009 expedition to the Flashline Mars Arctic Research Station (FMARS) on Devon Island. From the FMARS site:
Crew F-XII will conduct a one-month mission at the Mars Society’s Devon Island facility in June 2009, with the results of their scientific experiments to be discussed at the 12th Annual International Mars Society Convention in College Park, MD on July 30 – August 2, 2009.
This year’s crew will be following in the footsteps of astronaut Mike Massimino, who recently sent the first Tweet from space, by maintaining a presence on Twitter, Facebook, and potentially other social networking web sites. More details about this and the rest of the mission will be announced here as they become available.
These expeditions are a great combination of participatory exploration, extended simulation, and solid science. The 2009 crew is particularly promising, with experience in mining, engineering, space station operations, systems integration, earth science, and education. We wish the 2009 crew well, and look forward to hearing their results in August.
