OMSI Hosts Death from the Skies! Author, Bad Astronomer Dr. Phil Plait at August 1 Portland Science Pub A special edition OMSI Portland Science Pub presented by “Bad Astronomer,”Dr. Phil Plait. How do you think the world will end? If you’re anything like American astronomer, Phil Plait, the possibility for human extinction by way of astronomical [...]
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OMSI Science Pub to Feature Death from the Skies Author, (Bad Astronomer) Phil Plait – August 1, 2012
July 17th, 2012 · No Comments · Astronomy, Cool Science, Science, STEM
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SALMON 2 Amendment 1 – Release of Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer Instrument
July 9th, 2012 · No Comments · Astronomy, Funding, Higher Education, NASA, Request For Proposals, Research, Science
With this amendment, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Science Mission Directorate (SMD) Stand Alone Missions of Opportunity Notice (SALMON-2) is amended to establish a new Program Element Appendix (PEA) as Appendix K, JUpiter ICy moons Explorer (JUICE) instrument investigations. This PEA solicits proposals for NASA-funded instrument investigations led by a U.S. Principal Investigator [...]
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World Space Week – October 4-10, 2012
July 3rd, 2012 · No Comments · Astronomy, Cool Science, K-12, Science, STEM, Student Opportunities
Join educators and space enthusiasts around the world to celebrate World Space Week, Oct. 4-10, 2012. This international event commemorates the beginning of the Space Age with the launch of Sputnik 1 on Oct. 4, 1957. World Space Week is the largest public space event in the world, with celebrations in more than 50 nations. [...]
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Free OMSI Star Party – Portland, OR Area – June 30, 2012
June 26th, 2012 · No Comments · Astronomy, K-12, OMSI, Science, STEM
(From our friends at OMSI) OMSI Star Party: Summer Solstice Celebration June 30, 9:30 pm at Rooster Rock State Park or L.L. Stub Stewart State Park Cost: Free with $5 parking per vehicle fee Astronomers will celebrate the beginning of summer with a free Star Party! Join us at Rooster Rock State Park and L.L. [...]
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NASA NOI to Release Solicitation for Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer Investigations Addition to SALMON-2
June 14th, 2012 · No Comments · Astronomy, Funding, Higher Education, Research
Notice of Intent to Release a Solicitation for NASA JUpiter ICy moons Explorer Investigations – NNH12ZDA010J The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Science Mission Directorate (SMD) intends to release a Program Element Appendix (PEA) of the Stand Alone Missions of Opportunity Notice (SALMON-2), with a target date of June 28, 2012. This PEA will [...]
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