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at the New York City Parks' Inwood Nature Center
The Discovery, the Debate, the Science
July 24, 2010, 10:00 AM to noon
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.
All events of the Inwood Astronomy Project are free, open to the public and family-friendly. There will also be free NASA handouts, posters and lithographs for everyone who attends.
The NASA Pluto WorldBook website
An article by Neil deGrasse-Tyson
The International Astronomical Union's Official Position
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
