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Spirit's
last panoramic mosaic before entering hibernation shows a mound
scientists named "Von Braun" approximately 500 feet from the rover's
position. The Columbia Hills serve as a backdrop in this image. This
image was provided to Spaceflight Now by
Kenneth Kremer. Credit: Marco Di Lorenzo, Kenneth Kremer,
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We also thank Dr. Ken Kremer, Dr. Carol Ludolph, Mike Mountjoy, Robert Richards, Dave Walker and Ivin Williams as they continue in service in the same capacity on our board as Members-at-Large.
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Joyce Towne
(past RAS member and educator/producer at the Fels Planetarium), will
join us for a retrospective review of Armand Spitz (past RAS
president and member), and his quest to bring astronomy to the masses in
planetariums manufactured here in Pennsylvania. Armand Spitz has
long since passed away but his legacy lives on. Learn how
planetaria evolved as Armand attempted to make these facilities
affordable to many schools and museums. Joyce will talk about the
evolution of the instrument into what is considered 'state of the art'
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Eyewitness Highlights from Last flight of Shuttle Atlantis -Dr. Ken Kremer- |
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DO On Station Transmitting First Data as Solar Science Payloads Open
Today Revolutionary NASA Solar Observer Roars into Space NASA Sun Probe rolled to Pad; 10 hours to Blastoff NASAs Solar Crown Jewel Bolted atop Atlas Rocket
NASA Advanced Solar Observing nearing February Launch:
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Interested in being an active Amateur Astronomer? Contact Derrick Pitts at the Franklin Institute to see how you can volunteer. We have an online Bloom Observatory training aid. You can see what is involved in assisting at the observatory when operating the newly refurbished historic Zeiss telescope. |
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astronomy with astronomer Derrick Pitts and WHYY FM's Dave Heller every
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If I am visiting, where do I
park?
Parking in the Franklin Institute garage (entrance on 21st street) is most convenient.
We cannot validate parking after hours and the full rate is in effect.
Street parking is fairly abundant at meeting time since many are leaving the
city.
The yellow areas highlighted below have
meter parking in effect till 8:00 PM.
It is more affordable to pay for the 1 hour meter fee if you arrive at 7:00 p.m.
The spots highlighted are
within view of the Franklin and are a short easy walk.
How do I enter the building if it is
after museum hours?
Employee entrance shown on map is always open.
There is a security official sitting just inside the door.
If you park in the
garage, you enter through the Atrium.
Information desk or security will direct you to the meeting location.

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