Thursday, February 15, 2024 In-Person Meeting
TOPIC: The James Webb Space Telescope
PRESENTER: Jessica Hart, Operations Controller for the
James Webb Space Telescope
LOCATION: Discovery Center at Waters Edge
4505 Pulaski Highway
Belcamp, MD 21017
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope was launched in 2021 to its orbit 930,000 miles from Earth. From there, it allows astronomers to explore the universe to try to answer such vexing questions as: How did we get here? Are we alone in the universe? How does the universe work? Come learn about this amazing technology with deep connections to Maryland.
Cost: $20.00 per person (includes lunch – sub sandwich, chips, cookie, drink)
$10.00 per student
Registration: Register by 12 noon on Friday, February 9th thru Eventbrite. Click Here to Register. Due to the need to order lunch quantities in advance, walk-ins cannot be accepted.
Time: 11:30am Arrival/Check-In
11:30 – 12:00pm Tour the Discovery Center at Waters Edge
12:00 Lunch Served
12:15 – 1:00pm Presentation
Questions? Contact Art Lee of the SAME Chesapeake Post at arthur.lee3@comcast.net.