Events

2008/07/19 13:00:00 Universal Apollo 11 Anniversary Event

NSS of North Texas will have an information table in the foyer of the UTA Planetarium from 1 PM through 4:45 PM on Saturday, July 19. Join our celebration of the 39th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission to the Moon and discussion of NASA’s future plans to return to the Moon. The public is invited to discuss space topics, pick up handouts and NASA photos; enjoy the regular public shows at the Planetarium; and join NSS of North Texas for a special showing at 3:30 PM of “Time Space”. Regular public shows at 1PM and 2:30 PM will be at regular prices. The 3:30 PM show will be at the special rate of $3 per person. For directions to the location and more information about the UTA Planetarium, go to: http://www.uta.edu/planetarium/ or call 817-272-1183.

2008/02/02 15:30:00 Universal UTA Planetarium Field Trip

NSS of North Texas invites you to join us on a Field Trip to the Planetarium at the University of Texas at Arlington For a special showing of “Astronaut” (45 min)at 3:30 PM Saturday, February 2, 2008. Cost (for the special showing) $5 for adults $3 for children 18 and under, seniors & non-UTA students (If we have 25 or more total, the cost will be $3 per person for “Astronaut”)

From Cooper Street (Hwy. 157) go east on Nedderman Drive, then north on West Street. Park in the UTA parking garage (near the intersection of 4th and West Streets). Parking is supposed to be free on Saturday. The Planetarium is in the Chemistry & Physics Building a block or so to the north of the parking garage.

If you want to see two planetarium shows, you can come at 2:15 to attend the 2:30 PM public performance of “Wonders of the Universe” (45 min) & “Texas Stargazing” (about 10 min). Regular public prices will apply: $5 for adults $4 for children 18 and under, seniors & non-UTA students (However, if we have 10 or more in a group, this show will cost $3 per person)

The planetarium seats over 150 people so there should be plenty of room at both performances. We will be getting together at 2:15 PM in the lobby to see if we can qualify for the lower price for the public show. We will regroup in the lobby before “Astronaut” to see how many people we have and what the price will be.

If you could give me an idea of how many people will be attending from your group (in2space@ix.netcom.com or 972-937-3587), it will help in planning and I can let people know if it is likely or not that the lower prices will apply.

For more information on the UTA Planetarium, visit their website at: http://www.uta.edu/planetarium/

Carol Johnson, President NSS of NT

2007/09/25 19:30:00 Universal Holst's "The Planets"

The Dallas Symphony Orchestra will perform Gustav Holst's "The Planets" in the form of a multimedia film presentation. Experience this awe-inspiring space voyage choreographed for live symphonic performance. Audiences will marvel at the most dramatic film and photo images from NASA's unmanned spacecraft: Mariner 10, Vikings I and II, the Hubble Space Telescope, and many more.

The Planets will be narrated by special guest speaker, Pete Delkus, WFAA's Chief Meterologist.

2005/07/11 12:00:00 GMT Liftoff 2005

Sponsored by the TSGC and held at JSC, LiftOff 2005 features:

* Presentations by NASA scientists and engineers * Tours of NASA and Space Center Houston * Hands-on, inquiry based classroom activities * Free curricula and space science materials aligned to educational standards * Teacher activity share * Opportunity to interact with researchers dedicated to space missions

Must be a middle/high school educator to apply

2005/05/05 12:00:00 GMT Space Day

Space Day is a great outreach opportunity for the chapter. The 2005 Theme is "Return to the Moon". Let's get something organized!

2005/04/12 12:00:00 GMT Yuri's Night

The first celebration ever held on all seven continents of the world, and in recent years even the ISS has joined in. Is Dallas ready to join the World Space Party?

2005/03/11 12:00:00 GMT TSGC Scholarship Deadline

Application Deadline for Columbia Crew Memorial Undergraduate Scholarships

2005/02/18 12:00:00 GMT TSGC Graduate Fellowships Application Deadline

Texas Space Grant Consortium Fellowships have been established to encourage graduate study in the fields of space science and engineering.

2005/02/05 10:00:00 GMT Family Mission to Mars

Wanted: A few good families to be the crew of the SS Legacy on a journey to the Red Planet. Openings available for pilots, robotics specialists, satellite builders, communicators and many other scientists.

Cost: $8.50

2005/01/01 12:00:00 GMT Heavens Above

Photographs of the Universe from the Hubble Space Telescope. Through Jan. 15, 2005.