NASA — FUTURE MISSIONS
Eduardo Alatorre, Taylor Observatory Docent
Abstract: Window to the Universe presents Mr. Eduardo Alatorre describing “Future Missions,” a description of NASA’s upcoming programs of space exploration. These missions include the spectacular Webb Telescope, scheduled for October 2018, and the Europa Clipper space probe, which will provide detailed examination of Jupiter’s most exciting moon, a place in the solar system which could possibly support life. The new Webb telescope, with it’s infrared-sensitive mirror, will allow scientists to look 7-times farther back in time toward the origins of our universe compared to the Hubble. The pictures and data should be beyond amazing.
Left image, The Webb Telescope Mirror – Launch Date Oct 2018.
Right image, The surface of Jupiter’s Europa, ready for exploration by Clipper
– Launch date in the 2020’s
Evening’s Program:
8:00 LECTURE – Eduardo Alatorre
9:00 PLANETARIUM – Full Dome Show; August Night Sky (Eduardo Alatorre)
9:00-11:00 – TELESCOPE VIEWING (Taylor staff)
Viewing through Taylor’s several telescopes will be available after the talk. The blue Planet Neptune is a possible target for observation.
Admission $5.00 adults, free to Lake Co. K-12 students.
Additional donations in support of Lake County students are encouraged.
Bill Haddon, President, Friends of Taylor Observatory, a CA 501 (c) (3) Corporation promoting STEM education for Lake County
Visit the Friends of Taylor Facebook page or phone Friends of Taylor Observatory at (707) 262-4121.