Posted by Jesse Clark in Calendar, Education, Events, Projects, Science on August 23, 2010
Sat, Sep 18, 2010
12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Location:
Space Travelers Emporium (map)
1947 30th St. San Diego, CA 92102
Interested in building something? Get together with other SD Space members to work on space-related projects.
This month’s Saturday build session includes a special model rocket workshop.
Members and the public are welcome to attend, but please register in advance to receive one of 10 free model rocket kits. RSVP to events@sdspace.org to participate.
Note: All ages welcome. If under 10 years old, parents are encouraged to also attend.
Posted by Gerry Williams in Calendar, Events, Mars Society, movie on August 15, 2010
Fri, Sep 17, 2010
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
THE MARS SOCIETY – SAN DIEGO presents:
Mars Movie Night: “WATCHMEN” (2009)
A group of heroes, forced into retirement a decade before are
called together once again to investigate the murder of one of their own.
What they discover an age-old conspiracy to change the balance of power
in a world not different from our own.
Also showing:
A ”DUCK DODGERS“ cartoon
Showtime is 7:00pm at Studio 106 in the Art Union Building at 2323 Broadway, San Diego 92102, in the in the Golden Hill area just east of downtown San Diego, CA.
Admission is FREE, and popcorn is provided (you can bring snacks or drinks to share).
Please RSVP, as seating is limited.
For more information, please visit the MarsMovieGuide.com
Posted by Chris Radcliff in Calendar, Events on August 14, 2010
Sun, Sep 12, 2010
2:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Location:
Serra Mesa Branch Library (map)
9005 Aero Dr, San Diego, CA
XCOR Aerospace is in the business of developing safe, reliable and reusable rocket powered vehicles and other enabling technologies for private space flight, scientific missions, upper atmospheric research, and small satellite launch to low earth orbit. This month’s talk will describe the highlights of XCOR’s past work, including pictures and videos from rocket engine development and flight test. An overview of XCOR’s current project – the suborbital Lynx rocketplane – will also be included.
Mark Street has worked as an aerodynamic, structural, and fluid systems engineer at XCOR Aerospace since 2005. He has contributed to the development and testing of four rocket engines and served as a flight test engineer for the Rocket Racer prototype.
Everyone is welcome to attend this presentation. Email events@sdspace.org if you have any questions.
Posted by Gerry Williams in Calendar, Events, movie on August 9, 2010
Sat, Aug 21, 2010
7:00 pm to 10:30 pm
Are you a fan of vintage SF (film and TV) of the ’30′s through early ’60′s? Would you like to get together with other local fans to watch & discuss your favorites?
This was the age of damsels in distress, pocket-change special effects, and those fabulous rubber monster suits. At the same time, such writers as Robert Heinlein, C.L. Moore, and Theodore Sturgeon crafted mature and contemplative screenplays for television and theater audiences. Come watch the best and worst from this era!
San Diego Vintage Sci-Fi: Films & TV of the 1950s presents:
KRONOS, RAVAGER OF PLANETS
(USA, 1957) 78 minutes
Scientists investigate what appears to be a meteorite that crashes into the ocean. After a few days and nights of mysterious lights and noises, a giant machine comes out of the ocean. The machine is the creation of an alien race, that is trying to siphon energy from earth.
Also Showing:
BATMAN
1943 Serial, final episode #15
(USA, 1943)
… and …
A vintage SUPERMAN cartoon
(USA, 1941-1943)
LOCATION: Studio 106 in the Art Union Building
2323 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92102
Map
Please RSVP to Gerry Williams (filmist “-at-” mac.com) as seating is limited.
For more information, please visit: http://sdvsf.org/
Posted by Gerry Williams in Calendar, Education, Events, Mars Society, Science, Space News on August 9, 2010
Tue, Aug 10, 2010
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Space is a world devoid of things we need to live and thrive: air, gravity, hot showers, fresh produce, privacy, beer. How much can a person give up? How much weirdness can they take? What happens to you when you can’t walk for a year? What happens if you vomit in your helmet during a space walk? Is it possible for the human body to survive bailout at 4,000 miles per hour? To answer these questions, space agencies set up all manner of quizzical and startling bizarre space simulations — making it possible to preview space without ever leaving Earth. From the space capsule (cadaver filling in for astronaut), “Packing for Mars” takes us on a surreally entertaining trip into the science of life in space and space on Earth.
“Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void”
by Mary Roach
Mary Roach is the author of Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers and Bonk:The Curious Coupling of Science and Sex. Her writing has appeared in such publications as Salon, GQ, Vogue, and the New York Times Magazine. She lives in Oakland, California.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010 from
7-8pm at
Book Works (http://booktour.com/venues/show/18648)
2670 Via De La Valle, Ste A230, Del Mar, CA, 92014
Author Mary Roach autographs “Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void” afterward.
