Events
Moon Landing 40th Anniversary Celebration
The Museum marks the 40th anniversary of the first Moon landing with a full day of activities, including one lucky person's chance to ask a question of Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin. Join us for a special exhibit, Planetarium show, live presentations, and a live broadcast from the Newseum, organized by NASA. Unless otherwise indicated, events are free with Exhibit Halls admission.
> The Apollo Legacy: The Moon and Beyond This live broadcast from the Newseum in Washington, D.C. presents the past, present, and future of space exploration. Veteran journalist Nick Clooney moderates a panel discussion featuring Apollo astronauts Edwin E. "Buzz" Aldrin and Charles M. Duke, Jr., space shuttle astronaut John Grunsfeld, and the deputy director of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, Laurie Leshin. The Museum of Science sends the first question to Buzz Aldrin, selected from email submissions.12:30 p.m. Cahners Theater
> The Moon: 40 Years from Apollo Explore the Moon's past, present, and future with this Planetarium show that commemorates humankind's first step on another world. Tickets required, available at store.mos.org. 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. Charles Hayden Planetarium
> To the Moon Exhibit Climb aboard the newly-renovated Apollo capsule, compare it to our life-sized Mercury capsule, watch the Moon landing from the cockpit of the Lunar module, and more. Blue Wing, Level 1
> Lunar Haiku Read poetry inspired by this momentous achievement in science and technology, and submit your own at mos.org/haiku. Blue Wing, Level 1
> Black Holes: Space Warps and Time Twists This temporary exhibit shows how space exploration continues to inspire astronomers to seek out the mysteries of our universe. Nichols Gallery
> News from the Red Planet Hear about the current and future missions to search for water and possible life on Mars. 11:00 a.m. Gordon Current Science & Technology Center
> Mission: Space Learn about current and future missions to space, including the Constellation missions to the Moon and the search for life on Mars. 12:30 p.m. Gordon Current Science & Technology Center
> Lunar Exploration (July 25) In presentations at 12:30 and 2:30, Boston University scientists describe CRaTER (Cosmic Ray Telescope for The Effects of Radiation), their contribution to the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter. In addition, visitors can drop in for demonstrations and giveaways. Saturday, July 25, 12:00 - 4:00 p.m., Gordon Current Science & Technology Center
Photo credits: Lorraine Magrath (right); NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Arizona State University (top).
| Format | Special Program |
| Grades | n/a – n/a |
| Author | n/a |
| Source/Publisher | n/a |
| Location | Museum of Science — Museum of Science, Boston |
| Website | n/a |
| Duration | 10 hours |
| Related Links | Submit Your Lunar Haiku |
Moon Landing 40th Anniversary Celebration
Moon Landing 40th Anniversary Celebration
Evaluated on n/a
Comments:
Moon Landing 40th Anniversary Celebration
Schedules
Remaining seats appear in parenthesis after event time.
July 20, 2009: 9:00 a.m.
Moon Landing 40th Anniversary Celebration
List of Related Offerings
Live Presentation
n/a - n/a
- News from the Red Planet
- Could ancient Mars have had oceans, rivers, and even simple life forms? Hear about the latest discoveries by our Mars rovers and orbiters, and get a preview of future Mars missions. (details)
Live Presentation
n/a - n/a
- Mission: Space
- Learn about current and future missions to space, including the Constellation missions to the Moon and the search for life on Mars. (details)
Videocast
n/a - n/a
- Liquid Water on Mars
- Thanks to the Phoenix lander, we know that water exists on Mars as ice. Recently, scientists at NASA and in Spain have addressed whether liquid water could exist there, even in the harsh Martian climate. Watch this videocast to learn more about their research. Reference: "Stability against freezing ... (details)
Videocast
n/a - n/a
- NASA's Newest Mission to the Moon
- On June 18, NASA launched a new two-part satellite to gather information we need for future manned missions to the Moon. Watch this videocast to learn how the spacecraft studies the lunar surface. (details)
Podcast
n/a - n/a
- Water on the Moon? Dental Plasma?
- Learn how the recent unmanned mission to the moon will prepare us for humans' return to the lunar surface. Also, find out how plasma, the fourth state of matter, may be used to kill bacteria in a root canal. (details)
Podcast
n/a - n/a
- Little Green Monkeys and Little Green Men
- Sorry, but there is no science fiction in this week's episode, just real science. We will learn how and why scientists are making green, glowing marmosets. Also, we will find out if liquid water exists on Mars and what that means for the possibility of life on our planetary neighbor. (details)
Podcast
n/a - n/a
- From Astronaut to Artist
- Captain Alan Bean was the lunar module pilot for Apollo 12 and the fourth man to walk on the moon. He describes how his experiences as an astronaut inspire him as an artist. (details)
