Division for Planetary Sciences Public Night
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American Astronomical Society, Division for Planetary Sciences (DPS) is holding its annual meeting at the Pasadena Convention Center this week and will host a rare free public talk at the Convention Center.
- Public Access to Art Event: 6pm-7pm, Exhibit Hall B
- Chalk Art in front of Civic Center
- Public Talk: From the Edge of the Solar System and Beyond; The Exploration of Pluto by S. Alan Stern (Southwest Research Institute) and Brave New Worlds: The Planets in our Galaxy by Giovanna Tinetti (University College London), 7:00 pm ‐ 8:30 pm, Ballroom D
- Stargazing Event: 8:30 pm ‐ 10:00 pm, Pasadena Civic Auditorium Plaza
- Cosmos Award for Outstanding Public Presentation of Science: The Planetary Society created the Cosmos Award to honor innovators who follow in the tradition of presenting science and scientists in an accurate -- yet entertaining and engaging -- way. Previous recipients include: astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, filmmaker James Cameron, NOVA producer Paula Apsel and theoretical physicist/cosmologist Stephen Hawking.
Type of event
Astronomy Activities Entertainment Lecture/Seminar Speaker SeriesOrganizer
NASA Division for Planetary Sciences
The Planetary Science Research Program supports investigations to help ascertain the content, origin, and evolution of the solar system and the potential for life elsewhere, consistent with the strategy for Planetary Science Exploration embodied in the 2014 NASA Science Plan. The Planetary Science Research portfolio contains specific Program Elements aimed at addressing these strategic objectives.
City of Astronomy
Ten Pasadena-based scientific institutions and organizations have partnered to celebrate Pasadena as the “City of Astronomy,” culminating with the first Pasadena Astronomy Festival, 2-8 p.m., Saturday, October 22, 2016 at the Pasadena Convention Center, 300 E. Green Street.
Location
Pasadena Convention Center
300 E Green St
Pasadena, CA 91101
Onsite parking is available for $12/day for up to 16 hours.
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