Planetarium Newsletter - January 2020
Cosmic Curiosities
“Antarctica is a paradise compared to Mars.”
- Sandra Faber, American Astrophysicist
Four to Mars This July
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Planetarium Newsletter - July 2020
Cosmic Curiosities
“Thunderstorms are as much our friends as the sunshine.”
- Criss Jami, Contemporary American Author
Sensible Space Cents
November: Native American Heritage Month
November is National Native American Heritage Month!
This month is a time to reflect on and recognize the significant contributions Native Americans have made and continue to make in the United States. Our featured exhibit is A Tribute to Survival. We invite you to join us in learning and exploring!
Biography of Cudahy-Massee Expedition Major Players
From left to right: John Cudahy, Carveth Wells, and James L. Clark, Samuel Barrett, and Leslie Carlisle. (Clark and Carlisle were on a separate expedition for the American Museum of Natural History.)
Ethnic Groups
Map produced by the CIA – Ethnic map of Kenya (1974)
The majority of the ethnographic collection from the Cudahy-Massee Expedition came from the following ethnic groups.
Planetarium Newsletter - December 2020
Cosmic Curiosities
“It’s like winning a lottery. Although the odds are astronomical, most weeks, someone hits the jackpot.”
- Stephen Hawking, British Physicist
The Great 2020 Conjunction
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For a two-hour period of your choice, an Educator will be available to join you in an exhibit relating to one of the topics below with a variety of hands-on materials and resources. They’ll help you explore the exhibit, talk about specific displays, and answer questions!