Chicago Society for Space Studies
Previous 2008 Activities
During 2008, the Chicago Society for Space Studies has either sponsored or participated in the following activities.
| Date | Activity | Description |
| 01/14/2008 | Public Advocacy, Galaxies, Nebulas, and Stars in the Universe, Roselle Public Library, Roselle, IL | Jim Kovac - incredible images made possible by the Hubble, Spitzer, and Chandra Space Telescopes along with a discussion of Dark Matter in the Universe. Attendance=16 |
| 01/24/2008 | Public Advocacy, Review of the Year in Space, Rotary Club of Franklin Park, Franklin Park, City, IL | Larry Boyle. Review of What Happened in Space in 2007. Attendance=12 |
| 02/05/2008 | Public Advocacy, Worlds of the Solar System, Willard Elementary School, River Forrest, IL | Jim Kovac - an exploration of Mars with the Mars Exploration Rovers and Jupiter and its incredible moons for local Cub Scout packs, their leaders, and parents. Attendance=58 |
| 02/08/2008 | Public Advocacy, The Outer Planets - Missions and Discoveries, Skokie Valley Astronomers, Deerfield, IL | Jim Kovac - an exploration of Jupiter, Uranus, and Neptune from the Galileo and Voyager missions. Attendance=40 |
| 02/15/2008 | Public Advocacy, The Outer Planets - Missions and Discoveries, Lake County Astronomical Society, Ingleside, IL | Jim Kovac - an exploration of Jupiter, Uranus, and Neptune from the Galileo and Voyager missions. Attendance=50 |
| 02/15/2008 | Public Advocacy, The Universe According to Monty Python, Capricon Science Fiction Convention, Arlington Heights, IL | Jim Plaxco gave a presentation discussing the astronomy of Monty Python'sGalaxy Song. Attendance=45 |
| 02/17/2008 | Public Advocacy, Imaging Mars, Capricon Science Fiction Convention, Arlington Heights, IL | Jim Plaxco gave a presentation about the image processing of image data returned by the various robotic missions to Mars. Attendance=36 |
| 02/17/2008 | Public Advocacy, Podcasting, Capricon Science Fiction Convention, Arlington Heights, IL | Jim Plaxco participated in a panel discussion on podcasting. Attendance=12 |
| 02/17/2008 | Public Advocacy, Solar Power from Space to Earth, Capricon Science Fiction Convention, Arlington Heights, IL | Jim Plaxco gave a presentation on Space Solar Power and Lunar Solar Power. Attendance=40 |
| 02/20/2008 | Public Advocacy, Worlds of the Solar System, Eisenhower Junior High School, Hoffman Estates, IL | Jim Kovac - an exploration of Mars with the Mars Exploration Rovers and Jupiter and its incredible moons for area elementary school students and their parents attending the Science Fair Event. Attendance=57 |
| 03/03/2008 | Public Advocacy, Galaxies, Nebulas, and Stars in the Universe, Bloomingdale Public Library, Bloomingdale, IL | Jim Kovac - incredible images made possible by the Hubble, Spitzer, and Chandra Space Telescopes along with a discussion of Dark Matter in the Universe. Attendance=14 |
| 03/13/2008 | Public Advocacy, Intelligent Travelers Guide to Mars, Kelly High School , Chicago , IL | Gave a general presentation about Mars to the school's science club and physics class. Attendance=32 |
| 03/14/2008 | Public Advocacy, Solar Power from Space for Earth, Hinsdale Public Library, Hinsdale, IL | Jim Plaxco gave a presentation on Space Solar Power and Lunar Solar Power. Attendance=25 |
| 03/14/2008 | Public Advocacy, Apollo Missions to the Moon, Hinsdale Public Library, Hinsdale, IL | Larry Boyle. Review of Manned Moon Missions. Attendance=8 |
| 03/19/2008 | Public Advocacy, Cassini-Huygens Mission to Saturn, Morton Grove Public Library, Morton Grove, IL | Jim Kovac and John Vittallo - amazing images captured by the Cassini-Huygens mission of Saturn, its rings, and moons; also, the St. Andrews Rocket Team described their achievements. Attendance=57 |
| 03/21/2008 | Public Advocacy, Mars -- Missions and Mysteries, Northwest Suburban Astronomers, Hoffman Estates, IL | Jim Kovac - exploration of the Red Planet with the Mars Exploration Rovers as well as a discussion of lingering questions and mysteries. Attendance=40 |
| 04/10/2008 | Public Advocacy, Mars -- Missions and Mysteries, Glen Ellyn Public Library, Glen Ellyn, IL | Jim Kovac - exploration of the Red Planet with the Mars Exploration Rovers as well as a discussion of lingering questions and mysteries. Attendance=40 |
| 04/15/2008 | Public Advocacy, Apollo Missions to the Moon,Grace Lutheran Church, Seniors Group River Forest IL | Larry Boyle. Review of Manned Moon Missions, Attendance=15 |
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