Moon Landing 40th Anniversary Celebration
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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).
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