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Goddard's First Space Chat
Last night Dr.
John Mather presented at Goddard's first 'Space Chats.' Space Chats
is a series of free interactive presentations for the public held
at the Goddard Visitor Center to inform attendees of the latest
findings in space and Earth research at Goddard. The presentations
are held each Thursday at 7:30 p.m. and are given by Goddard scientists, Dr. Mather gave vivid insight on the "Astronomical Search for Origins." Mather discussed the work of astronomers and how they look back in time by measuring various aspects of a galaxy such as the brightness and pulsations of stars. In addition Mather explained the significant contributions to the study of astronomy from Edwin Hubble and the new discoveries from the use of the Hubble Space Telescope. Dr. Mather concluded by explaining the composition and mission objectives for the James Webb Space Telescope spacecraft, Hubble's soon to be successor. Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend the next presentation that will given by Dr. Antonio Mannino on Thursday July 31, 2003. Dr. Mannino will describe how researchers use ocean color measured by satellites to study biological processes in the ocean. Please share with your family and friends, as well as the public. Space Chats is held several times a month at the Goddard Visitor Center. While the events are free, registration is required. For more information about Space Chats or to register for the first event, visit the Goddard home page at http://www.gsfc.nasa.gov and click on 'Space Chats.' Contact Michelle Jones in the Public Affairs Office (B8 Rm. N150 or 6-8102) if you have further questions.
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