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 Astronomy, Calendar, Education, Events, Science on May 7, 2012
Sat, May 12, 2012
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Location:
San Diego Air & Space Museum (map)
2001 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, CA
The San Diego Air & Space Museum will host its 9th Annual Space Day celebration. Space Day will feature demonstrations, giveaways, and hands-on activities with local and national space experts. Astronaut Woody Spring will be presenting and do a photo signing.
SD Space, along with the Mars Society – San Diego, will be there with displays, the Mars Astronaut Marsha White and the Mars Rover yard for all to enjoy.
Other invited presenters include NASA, Virgin Galactic, SDAA (San Diego Astronomy Association), DSN (Deep Space Network), JPL, SETI, UCSD EarthKAM, Sally Ride Science, The Planetary Society, and many others.
The Museum’s Space Galleries are open for viewing throughout the event.
Posted by Jesse Clark in Astronomy, Calendar, Education, Events, Science on March 19, 2012
Tue, Mar 20, 2012
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Location:
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center (map)
1875 El Prado, San Diego, CA
San Diego Festival of Science and Engineering 2012
Drifting on Alien Winds — Special Event
Mike Carroll author of “Drifting on Alien Winds: Exploring the Skies and Weather of Other Worlds” presents in the Heikoff Dome Theater followed by a screening of BLACK HOLES: The Other Side of Infinity. Books available for purchase and signing after the presentation. Free telescope star gazing sponsored by Oceanside Photo and Telescope outside after the show, weather permitting.
Adults $12, Junior/Seniors $10. No discounts, reservations or vouchers allowed.
Purchase online in advance. Seating is limited.
Posted by Jesse Clark in Chapter Updates, Education, Projects, Science on February 15, 2012
The San Diego Space Society is going to Space! We are announcing two opportunities where members will be able to build and fly a small satellite into orbit and another to repeatedly fly on suborbital spaceflights. The orbital opportunity will be part of the KickSat program . The suborbital opportunity is part of our Project PoGo program. Go to our Projects section for more details.
Our first planning meeting will be announced for early March. We’ll need all kinds of people and skills to accomplish this goal in 2012 – team leaders, fundraising, promotional and media specialists, people good with their hands, people knowledgeable in electronics, software programming, to name just a few.
Want to remain more Earthbound? There is another exciting opportunity for you! In collaboration with the Mars Society and utilizing their Mars Desert Research Station (MDRS) – a Mars habitat analog based in Hanksville, Utah – SD Space proposes a six month educational Mars Mission culminating in a two week stay at MDRS.
All aspects of the project still need to be developed, so get involved early on in this exciting opportunity. Mission designs, Marsnauts, fundraising, etc all need to be brought together. Go to our Experiences section for more details.
Interested or just curious? Contact projects@sandiegospace.org to sign up.
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:
