ALLIES IN SPACE - 1st
annual event - April 2005
A
community of Space and Astronomy groups and individuals working together to
promote Space Exploration. Contact Us
Amateur Astronomers' Association (AAA) of New
York___
New York Space Society (NSSNYC) chapter of the
National Space Society___
NYSkies Astronomy Inc. ___
The Andrus Planetarium at the Hudson River Museum
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The Mars Society of New York, Inc. ___ new contact MarsNY@optonline.net
The Planetary Society____
Eugene & Frances Cervone, NY Space Society
(NSSNYC)
Robert DeBiase, NY Space Society (NSSNYC)
Raeganne Eastman, NY Space Society (NSSNYC)
EVENT - April 2, 2005 America's Future in Space Commentaries click here Pictures click here
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America's Future
in Space
Neil deGrasse Tyson
Department of Astrophysics and
Director, Hayden Planetarium
American Museum of Natural
History
In this illustrated talk, Dr. Tyson, who was one
of the nine commissioners appointed by President Bush to advise on
how to implement the new White House space
vision,
described the social and political climate that led
to
America's space exploration initiative.
Dr. Tyson then followed with an account of the short and long-term consequences
of this plan to NASA and its science portfolio. Subjects included international
cooperation, the role of prize money to promote innovation,propulsion
initiatives, the role of private industry, and the perennial debate of humans
versus robotic exploration.
Tyson was available for over two hours, allowing plenty of time at the end for
questions and open discussion.
Printable Flyer
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Dr. Tyson's springtime presentation on America's future in space was co-sponsored by the Amateur Astronomers' Association (AAA) of New York, The New York Space Society[ Chapter of the National Space Society], NY Skies, The Andrus Planetarium at the Hudson River Museum,
The Mars Society, The Planetary Society and Individual Co sponsors Eugene and Frances Cervone, Robert DeBiase and Raeganne Eastman. All individual sponsors were from the local New York Chapter of the National Space Society. See all of these listings above with links to their websites.
Everyone was invited to participate by either becoming a co-sponsor of "America's Future in Space" or by simply coming to enjoy the talk given by one of the most sort after speakers in the Space and Astronomy fields.
A Copy of the final report of the President’s Commission on Implementation of United States Space Exploration Policy titles “ A Journey to Inspire, Innovate, and Discover” can be downloaded at
http://research.amnh.org/users/tyson/publications/MoonToMarsFinalReport.html
The event was Free and Open
to the general public
The Names of all Contributing
groups or individuals
were listed on the web and
in a handout given at the lecture
Contributions took many forms. So thanks for
contacting us and becoming a Co-Sponsor.
Each day of our
lives should in some way include Reaching To The Stars.
Send an email to AlliesInSpace@aol.com or call
201-945-0769 and leave a message. We will return your call as soon as possible.
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Commentaries
April 2, 2005 – “America’s Future In Space”
Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson
A very special event took place on Saturday, April 2, 2005 . A community of Space and Astronomy groups joined forces to promote space exploration. Groups and Individuals working together, hosted a lecture which was held in the Kaufman Theater at the American Museum of Natural History. The event was Free and Open to the general public
As
usual Dr. Tyson was a dynamic speaker who makes the audience part of the reason
that the lecture is such a big success. Although he had just flown in from
Washington, DC, that morning, he was still full of energy. I believe he even
brought a few of the jokes he used in DC to our Manhattan "Town
Hall Meeting" as he put it.
Everyone
was enjoying themselves so much that Dr. Tyson decided to call to see if he
could make other arrangements for an appointment he had that afternoon. He
announced, to a swell of cheers and applause, that it was a go and he
would be able to stay and take some more questions. I was sitting in the
front and I could almost feel the questions, like cosmic rays, trying
to get by me to reach Neil deGrasse Tyson.
After
the Q&A ended it was time to say "Thank You" to all who
attended the lecture for being such a wonderful group. Dr. Tyson was so kind as
to assist me in the selection of two winners for the Allies In Space
giveaway. One video PBS series of "Origins" and one Book titled
"Origins." Both were from a major NOVA special on PBS which was
narrated by Dr. Tyson.
Wait,
we are not done yet. More questions and more conversation continued directly
outside of the Kaufman theater where Dr. Tyson stayed on to autograph books,
tapes, and other memorabilia.
A
successful event. Thanks Again to Neil deGrasse Tyson and All who attended!
Oops
and lets not forget the Sponsors in this event. The Allies In Space
For the next couple of days, after sending out the above commentary in the form of a thank you to all who attended, I received some great comments from people who had attended the lecture and they are still coming in. I included here some of these comments, of course with their permission. I hope that you enjoy reading them.
Candace Pankanin
NSSNYC, President
[Aug.2003-Sept 2005]
It was a very inspirational and educational lecture. It was a great surprise when Dr. Tyson rescheduled to
stay longer to answer all questions asked from the audience. . I hope to be included in more events from the
New York chapter of the NSS……… Thank you and it was an honor and a pleasure to meet Dr. Tyson.
Member
of the National Space Society Todd
Temkin
He
is great, a combination of Brian Greene, Stephen J Gould and Sinbad..
Dr
Tyson and I are from the Bronx, me 1927, WWII and Korea Vet and now NJ
physician.
I
enjoyed the lecture immensely…I appreciate the material your staff put together
for us.
Thanks
again. Lawrence Dalglish MD
It was indeed all that you are
describing and more. We all felt elated and with renewed energy, positive,
enriched etc. Thanks for
making this event possible. .. We'd like to sign up for the next
"Neil Tyson
Lecture."
Dietlinde Nitta
Allies in Space Consortium,
Thanks for sponsoring such an enjoyable and interesting meeting with Dr. Tyson.
Kindly forward to Dr. Tyson my sincere thanks for his witty and informative
presentation.
I look forward to attending future meetings that may be arranged.
AD ASTRA Tony
Labissiere
Thank you for organizing a great lecture.
The energy and his commitment were outstanding, especially to stay
so long. Please let me know
of future events. …I am also a
volunteer for the Planetary Society and as such
am presenting a free lecture
/presentation titled "Exploring
Mars and the Search for Life" on May 21/22 at the
NJ State Museum, Trenton,
NJ ---See Planetary
Society Events Calendar ---
Ken
Ken Kremer, PhD
Click here to read what Harold
Egeln, Vice President of the New York Space Society [NSSNYC] had to say
about the participation of
the NY Chapter of the National Space Society and other groups working together
to present America’s Future
in Space. SPACESHIP GAIA EXPLORER
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