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The IAP Lecture Series at the New York Public Library

A NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassadors Program Event

June 5, 2010, 1:00 PM
Join us for a lively discussion on the discovery of the dwarf planet Pluto, and the huge debate surrounding its demotion from full planethood and the science of the Outer Planets. We'll learn a lot about all the other planets as we strive to understand this one mysterious, icy world at the farthest reaches of the Solar System. We'll also see the latest updates from the New Horizons spacecraft as it continues its long journey to encounter this beguiling body.

The Facebook Event Page

The New Horizons NASA website

The NASA Pluto WorldBook website

An article by Neil deGrasse-Tyson

The International Astronomical Union's Official Position

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About The Lectures

As part of continuing public outreach on science and astronomy, following The International Year of Astronomy 2009, Jason Kendall is presenting numerous Planetarium Shows, Lectures and classes at the New York Public Library, Inwood Branch and at other locations around New York City. Supported by NASA's Solar System Ambassador Program, event features astonishing photos from the NASA's current space and planetary exploration missions and up-to-date research and ideas from Astronomy, it's a great way to learn Astronomy with a knowledgable NASA/JPL volunteer to answer all your questions.

All events are free, open to the public, and suitable for kids over 12. There will also be free NASA handouts, posters and lithographs for everyone who comes.

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Location

All of the lectures will be at the New York Public Library, Inwood Branch in the downstairs auditorium, located at 4790 Broadway [near Dyckman St.], New York, NY 10034-4916. The library's phone number is 212-942-2445. It is right next to a car wash. To get there by train, take the "A" train to the Dyckman/200th Street stop. It is one block from the subway. You can also come by the "1" train, but the walk from the Dyckman Street stop over to Broadway is about 6 blocks.

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Also Featured at this Event...

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.

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Thanks for the Generous Support by the

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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


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