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Galileo's Telescope
How Astronomy Changed the World Saturday, January 23, 2010 at 10:00 AM A NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassadors Event |
In 1609, when Galileo Galilei first looked through a telescope in 1609, what he found changed the world. We'll talk about what he saw through his new invention, and show you a model of the type of telescope he looked through. We'll learn about his observations of the Moon, Venus, and Jupiter and why they were so revolutionary during his time. Finally, we'll look at modern observations using the latest most powerful telescopes, as they peer not just at the planets, but at distant stars and galaxies.
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About The Lectures
Supported by NASA/JPL's Solar System Ambassador Program, each lecture show is a two-hour space and sky slide show highlighting current NASA missions. We'll discuss the science and discoveries, view many astonishing photos from NASA's current space and planetary missions and learn about up-to-date astronomy news. It's a great way to learn Astronomy with a knowledgable NASA/JPL volunteer to answer all your questions. All lectures are free, open to the public, and suitable for kids and families. There will also be free NASA handouts, posters and lithographs for everyone who comes.
Location
The lecture will be at the Inwood Hill Park Nature Center, located in Inwood Park at 218th and Indian Road, in Northern Manhattan. (212-304-2365) To get there by train, take the "A" train to the 207th Street stop. Walk West to Inwood Hill Park. Go down to the waterfront and you'll see a large building. That is the nature center. A map is below.
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A Special Performance of "Up Up Up in the Sky"
Written and Composed by Donna Stearns
An official song of the
International Year of Astronomy.
Come see what's up in the sky!
Jason Kendall
Director: Inwood Astronomy Project
NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador to New York City
The Inwood Astronomy Project is thankful for the support of the
NASA/JPL
Solar System Ambassadors
Program,
the
New York City Department of Parks and Recreation,
the
New York Public Library,
the
International Year of Astronomy
and the
Amateur Astronomers Association of New York
We look up to look within
