Science Programming

This year we have some exciting new presentations planned. The folks from the Space Telescope Science Institute, Goddard Space Flight Center, and Johnson Space Center will show you the latest astronomical discoveries, and talk about ongoing cutting-edge space science activities. Please join us for news from the final frontier.

Paul Abell ( Bio, Topic: TBA )
Lucy Albert ( Bio, Topic: "Enjoying the Summer Night Sky" )
Kirk Borne ( Bio, website, Topic: TBA )
Yoji Kondo ( Bio, website, Topic: "Finding Exoplanets with Kepler" )
Ray Villard ( Bio, website, Topic: "News from the Hubble Space Telescope" )

For more information on our science guests, please consult the above links to their biographies and websites.

As a special treat science guests Yoji Kondo and Ray Villard will be signing books at the Meet-the-Pros Party on Friday night (10pm – midnight). They will also give talks during Friday evening's science programming.

For any questions regarding science programming please contact our Science Programming Chair, Inge Heyer

Stargazing by Local Amateur Astronomers

Weather permitting, the stargazers will meet again on the tennis courts. On Friday and Saturday nights we will observe various celestial objects (planets, stars, star clusters, the one and a half galaxies we can see from Baltimore...). No preregistration is required, but there are a few hints and rules to observe. First, please do not bring small children (under 6 years of age). Older children are welcome, but we ask that parents be present to supervise them.

The weather is likely to be hot, so dress lightly, but bring something long-sleeved in case of bug attacks. To help you find your way around the heavens you might wish to study a star chart ahead of time (look in popular magazines such as Sky and Telescope; they usually have a monthly chart). The event will be held, as last year, on the tennis courts between 9PM and 11PM. In case of rain we will set the telescopes up in one of the small rooms near the hotel entrance (look in your pocket program guide in your registration package), and talk theory, look at slides, and listen to astronomers share their stories.

If you want to bring a flashlight to look at the charts, please make sure that it either has a red filter (army flashlight) or tape some red plastic to the front. Bright light will ruin everyone's night vision. May the skies be clear and the bugs tired.

For any questions regarding Stargazing or any of our science programming please contact our Science Programming Chair, Inge Heyer

Science Links
Space Telescope Science Institute
The latest goodies from Hubble
Save Hubble!
Educational activities and resources at HST
Space Science Education Resource Directory
WWW sites of interest to teachers and students
Goddard Space Flight Center
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
NASA Home Page
Sky and Telescope Magazine


Home News Registration Form Guests Dealers Masquerade Fan Films Art Show Science Programming Blood Drive Children's Programming Workshops Klingon Feast Special Events Policies Volunteers Advertising Hotel Transportation Contacts STAT Club Related Links Photos Flier	Science Programming This year we have some exciting new presentations planned. The folks from the Space Telescope Science Institute, Goddard Space Flight Center, and Johnson Space Center will show you the latest astronomical discoveries, and talk about ongoing cutting-edge space science activities. Please join us for news from the final frontier. Paul Abell ( Bio, Topic: TBA ) Lucy Albert ( Bio, Topic: "Enjoying the Summer Night Sky" ) Kirk Borne ( Bio, website, Topic: TBA ) Yoji Kondo ( Bio, website, Topic: "Finding Exoplanets with Kepler" ) Ray Villard ( Bio, website, Topic: "News from the Hubble Space Telescope" ) For more information on our science guests, please consult the above links to their biographies and websites. As a special treat science guests Yoji Kondo and Ray Villard will be signing books at the Meet-the-Pros Party on Friday night (10pm – midnight). They will also give talks during Friday evening's science programming. For any questions regarding science programming please contact our Science Programming Chair, Inge Heyer Stargazing by Local Amateur Astronomers Weather permitting, the stargazers will meet again on the tennis courts. On Friday and Saturday nights we will observe various celestial objects (planets, stars, star clusters, the one and a half galaxies we can see from Baltimore...). No preregistration is required, but there are a few hints and rules to observe. First, please do not bring small children (under 6 years of age). Older children are welcome, but we ask that parents be present to supervise them. The weather is likely to be hot, so dress lightly, but bring something long-sleeved in case of bug attacks. To help you find your way around the heavens you might wish to study a star chart ahead of time (look in popular magazines such as Sky and Telescope; they usually have a monthly chart). The event will be held, as last year, on the tennis courts between 9PM and 11PM. In case of rain we will set the telescopes up in one of the small rooms near the hotel entrance (look in your pocket program guide in your registration package), and talk theory, look at slides, and listen to astronomers share their stories. If you want to bring a flashlight to look at the charts, please make sure that it either has a red filter (army flashlight) or tape some red plastic to the front. Bright light will ruin everyone's night vision. May the skies be clear and the bugs tired. For any questions regarding Stargazing or any of our science programming please contact our Science Programming Chair, Inge Heyer Science Links Space Telescope Science Institute The latest goodies from Hubble Save Hubble! Educational activities and resources at HST Space Science Education Resource Directory WWW sites of interest to teachers and students Goddard Space Flight Center Jet Propulsion Laboratory NASA Home Page Sky and Telescope Magazine