The document summarizes an event by the International Lunar Observatory Association (ILOA) held in Tokyo on November 10, 2012. It discusses ILOA's goals of establishing an international lunar observatory and facilitating 21st century education through space exploration. Key points include plans for ILOA precursor missions to the Moon in 2014 and beyond to conduct astronomical observations and technology demonstrations.
The Kansas state motto "Ad Astra per Aspera" meaning "To the stars through difficulty" was proposed in 1859 by John James Ingalls and adopted. In 2001, Steve Durst proposed creating the Ad Astra Kansas Initiative to promote the motto through supporting space technology research and recognizing cutting edge work in Kansas. In 2011, the initiative formally established itself as the Ad Astra Kansas Foundation nonprofit with a board of directors and bylaws to further its goals of advancing space research and education.
The document describes a Galaxy Garden, which is a 1 meter scale model of the Milky Way galaxy where each centimeter represents approximately 33 light years, allowing visitors to explore and learn about our galaxy in an interactive 3D space. It aims to inspire visitors through hands-on exploration of the Milky Way's structure and to foster interest in astronomy and science through educational activities and programs.
Galaxy Forum Kansas 2012 - Vicki JohnsonILOAHawaii
This document summarizes a presentation given by Dr. Vicki S. Johnson, an engineering specialist at Cessna Aircraft Company. The presentation discussed her work as principal investigator for a NASA contract involving developing protective skins for composite airliners to reduce fuel consumption by 70% by 2035. It provided background on the project, which developed a conceptual 2035 airplane design using composite materials, advanced engines, drag reduction, and protective outer skins. It summarized testing of the protective skin concept and next steps. The document also included biographical details about Dr. Johnson's educational and career path in aerospace engineering.
ILOA Presentation - Galaxy Forum BeijingILOAHawaii
The document summarizes plans for an international conference on galaxy education to be held in Beijing, China. It also provides information about the International Lunar Observatory Association and its plans to establish an observatory on the lunar surface to conduct astronomical research and commercial activities.
The document summarizes an event by the International Lunar Observatory Association (ILOA) held in Tokyo on November 10, 2012. It discusses ILOA's goals of establishing an international lunar observatory and facilitating 21st century education through space exploration. Key points include plans for ILOA precursor missions to the Moon in 2014 and beyond to conduct astronomical observations and technology demonstrations.
The Kansas state motto "Ad Astra per Aspera" meaning "To the stars through difficulty" was proposed in 1859 by John James Ingalls and adopted. In 2001, Steve Durst proposed creating the Ad Astra Kansas Initiative to promote the motto through supporting space technology research and recognizing cutting edge work in Kansas. In 2011, the initiative formally established itself as the Ad Astra Kansas Foundation nonprofit with a board of directors and bylaws to further its goals of advancing space research and education.
The document describes a Galaxy Garden, which is a 1 meter scale model of the Milky Way galaxy where each centimeter represents approximately 33 light years, allowing visitors to explore and learn about our galaxy in an interactive 3D space. It aims to inspire visitors through hands-on exploration of the Milky Way's structure and to foster interest in astronomy and science through educational activities and programs.
Galaxy Forum Kansas 2012 - Vicki JohnsonILOAHawaii
This document summarizes a presentation given by Dr. Vicki S. Johnson, an engineering specialist at Cessna Aircraft Company. The presentation discussed her work as principal investigator for a NASA contract involving developing protective skins for composite airliners to reduce fuel consumption by 70% by 2035. It provided background on the project, which developed a conceptual 2035 airplane design using composite materials, advanced engines, drag reduction, and protective outer skins. It summarized testing of the protective skin concept and next steps. The document also included biographical details about Dr. Johnson's educational and career path in aerospace engineering.
ILOA Presentation - Galaxy Forum BeijingILOAHawaii
The document summarizes plans for an international conference on galaxy education to be held in Beijing, China. It also provides information about the International Lunar Observatory Association and its plans to establish an observatory on the lunar surface to conduct astronomical research and commercial activities.
ILOA Galaxy Forum USA 2013 - Tony CardozaILOAHawaii
Tony Cardoza owns Cardoza-Bungey Travel in Palo Alto. The document contains his name and business information. It also includes the famous quote "Houston, we have a problem," but provides no other context or details about the topic.
The document describes feedback received about The Galaxy Garden, an interactive art installation that allows visitors to experience and understand the Milky Way galaxy. Visitors and educators praised it for providing an insightful, poetic, and beautiful new way to understand where humans are located in the galaxy and who they are. One visitor said it was their first time feeling a true sense of the galaxy's structure by standing among representations of nebulae in the spiral arms.
Galaxy Forum Hawaii 2011 Hilo - Phil MerrellILOAHawaii
The document discusses the International Lunar Observatory Association (ILOA), a Hawaii-based non-profit dedicated to establishing observatories on the Moon. ILOA has 3 main missions: ILO-1 to establish an observation outpost at the lunar south pole by 2014; a precursor mission by 2014; and a future human service mission. ILOA also organizes annual Galaxy Forums around the world to advance space education and aims to extend Hawaii's leadership in astronomy to the Moon.
The document discusses plans for a new astronomical observatory called the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) to be located on Mauna Kea in Hawaii. It describes some of the exciting discoveries made by existing observatories on Mauna Kea like Keck and CFHT. It outlines key aspects of the planned TMT, including its large 30-meter mirror, advanced adaptive optics to correct for atmospheric distortions, and its potential to enable new studies in the formation of stars and planets and the nature of the early universe.
Galaxy Forum USA 2012 - Eleonora BabayantsILOAHawaii
1) A galaxy is a large group of stars, gas and dust held together by gravity that orbits around a common center.
2) Information networks now span the world and nothing remains concealed due to the sheer volume of information being shared.
3) Galaxy Consulting provides information management solutions to help organizations better capture, store, preserve and deliver content throughout its lifecycle.
The document discusses the International Astronomical Union's Global Office of Astronomy for Development (OAD), which focuses on using astronomy to benefit communities in Africa. The OAD's vision is for astronomy to help create a better world by mobilizing resources to realize astronomy's scientific, technological, and cultural benefits. It outlines OAD's roles in implementing strategic plans, coordinating activities, and facilitating funding and infrastructure to promote astronomy education, research, and public outreach.
Galaxy Forum China - Shanghai: ILOA Galaxy 1st Light Imaging and ExplorationILOAHawaii
The document summarizes an event for the International Lunar Observatory Association's Galaxy Forum 2011 in Shanghai, China. It provides details on the association and its goals of establishing an International Lunar Observatory by 2014 to image galaxies and search for life in the universe. It discusses the importance of galaxy education in the 21st century and lists galaxy education resources. Maps and images related to establishing an observatory at the lunar south pole are also presented.
Galaxy Forum Kansas 2012 - Tom ArmstrongILOAHawaii
This document provides information about early space exploration missions and discoveries. It discusses the launch of Sputnik 1 by the Soviet Union in 1957, which sparked the Space Race between the US and USSR. The US response was the Explorer 1 mission launched in 1958. Explorer 1 helped discover the Van Allen radiation belts around Earth through measurements taken by the spacecraft. The document also discusses the Voyager missions and discoveries about trapped radiation around planets with magnetic fields. It raises questions about the possibility of life existing elsewhere in the solar system and beyond.
The document summarizes plans for the International Lunar Observatory Association's (ILOA) 2012 activities, including the Galaxy Forum USA conference on July 4th in San Jose, California. The ILOA plans four lunar missions - ILO-1 polar mission in 2015, ILO-X precursor mission by 2014, involvement in Chang'e 3's galaxy imaging in 2013, and a future human service mission. The goals are wide-ranging scientific observations and expanding global education on galaxy science. The ILOA headquarters will be based in Hawaii to support its vision of a global lunar observatory network.
The document discusses the importance and future of mineral exploration and mining in space. It argues that mining will be essential for humanity's continued advancement as we explore the moon, Mars, and beyond. Canada is well-positioned to play a leading role in off-Earth mining due to its expertise in mineral exploration on Earth and potential opportunities for developing new technologies and practices for exploring and mining extraterrestrial resources.
The Ad Astra Kansas Initiative began with Kansas's state motto "Ad Astra per Aspera" meaning "To the Stars through Difficulty". The initiative was founded in 2001 by Steve McVey to promote interstellar research and development in Kansas and recognize cutting edge space technology work being done in the state. Its goals are to promote the state motto's full potential and create a hub for space technology projects, networking, and education.
The document discusses the Pierre Auger Cosmic Ray Observatory's plans to build a test array in Lamar, Colorado to test technology, communication systems, and terrain needs for a larger array. Work on installing modules, testing electronics, and setting up the computer readout system at the 20 nodal points of the RDA test array is underway. The conclusion states that a year of full operation of the Auger North RDA test array will start to evaluate performance and seek necessary funding support.
The International Lunar Observatory Association is a Hawaii-based non-profit dedicated to establishing observatories on the Moon. It has three main missions: ILO-1, a polar observation mission planned for 2014; a precursor mission by 2014 to test technologies; and a future human service mission. The presentation provided details on the planned locations and objectives of the ILO-1 and precursor missions, and discussed why education about and awareness of the Milky Way Galaxy is important. Images and information were presented on current lunar observation capabilities and the local stellar neighborhood to motivate further lunar observation efforts.
1) The document discusses several promising locations in our solar system that could support life, including Jupiter's moons Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto which may have subsurface oceans, and Titan which has a methane cycle analogous to Earth's water cycle.
2) It also discusses the potential for life in other star systems, mentioning Enceladus and the possibility of life in its subsurface ocean, as well as potentially habitable planets orbiting stars like Gliese 581, Tau Ceti, and Epsilon Eridani.
3) The document notes there could be tens of millions to billions of potentially habitable planets and moons in our galaxy alone, and estimates the number of habitable
The document summarizes the Galaxy Forum Japan 2011 event which was hosted by the International Lunar Observatory Association (ILOA) at the Miraikan National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation in Tokyo on December 8, 2011. The event discussed ILOA's goals to establish connections with schools to facilitate participation in 21st century galaxy education and space exploration. It also provided an overview of ILOA's planned missions to establish an international lunar observatory, including the ILO-1 polar mission planned for 2014.
This document discusses galaxies and our cosmic future. It begins by describing our own Milky Way galaxy and showing images of other galaxies, including spiral and elliptical galaxies. It then discusses galaxy luminosity functions and observations made using large telescopes. The document concludes by noting it was presented by Charles Liu at the American Museum of Natural History on September 23, 2011 and was about galaxies and our cosmic future.
Galaxy Forum Japan 2012 - Daigo Fugita (eng)ILOAHawaii
Leave a Nest's space education project engaged many people through a three-pronged approach:
1. The project combined passion ("Heart") with expertise ("System") to create specialist educators.
2. It designed an education program that gathered schools through workshops, plant observations, and student presentations. Over 3 years it engaged over 3,000 schools.
3. Positive publicity generated profits that provided support from companies and universities, allowing the project to become self-sustaining and grow into the next phase. The increasing media coverage helped expand the project's reach and engagement.
The document discusses the Galaxy Forum event being held at Scarsdale High School on September 30th. It provides background on galaxies, noting they were first postulated by Galileo in 1610 and later observations by Hubble and Lemaître confirmed the expansion of the universe. It notes there are an estimated 100-400 billion stars in the Milky Way galaxy and the farthest confirmed galaxy is 13.4 billion light years away. The forum will discuss why the Milky Way galaxy should be a focus in the 21st century and the goal of galaxy education for all classes.
ILOA Galaxy Forum USA 2013 - Tony CardozaILOAHawaii
Tony Cardoza owns Cardoza-Bungey Travel in Palo Alto. The document contains his name and business information. It also includes the famous quote "Houston, we have a problem," but provides no other context or details about the topic.
The document describes feedback received about The Galaxy Garden, an interactive art installation that allows visitors to experience and understand the Milky Way galaxy. Visitors and educators praised it for providing an insightful, poetic, and beautiful new way to understand where humans are located in the galaxy and who they are. One visitor said it was their first time feeling a true sense of the galaxy's structure by standing among representations of nebulae in the spiral arms.
Galaxy Forum Hawaii 2011 Hilo - Phil MerrellILOAHawaii
The document discusses the International Lunar Observatory Association (ILOA), a Hawaii-based non-profit dedicated to establishing observatories on the Moon. ILOA has 3 main missions: ILO-1 to establish an observation outpost at the lunar south pole by 2014; a precursor mission by 2014; and a future human service mission. ILOA also organizes annual Galaxy Forums around the world to advance space education and aims to extend Hawaii's leadership in astronomy to the Moon.
The document discusses plans for a new astronomical observatory called the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) to be located on Mauna Kea in Hawaii. It describes some of the exciting discoveries made by existing observatories on Mauna Kea like Keck and CFHT. It outlines key aspects of the planned TMT, including its large 30-meter mirror, advanced adaptive optics to correct for atmospheric distortions, and its potential to enable new studies in the formation of stars and planets and the nature of the early universe.
Galaxy Forum USA 2012 - Eleonora BabayantsILOAHawaii
1) A galaxy is a large group of stars, gas and dust held together by gravity that orbits around a common center.
2) Information networks now span the world and nothing remains concealed due to the sheer volume of information being shared.
3) Galaxy Consulting provides information management solutions to help organizations better capture, store, preserve and deliver content throughout its lifecycle.
The document discusses the International Astronomical Union's Global Office of Astronomy for Development (OAD), which focuses on using astronomy to benefit communities in Africa. The OAD's vision is for astronomy to help create a better world by mobilizing resources to realize astronomy's scientific, technological, and cultural benefits. It outlines OAD's roles in implementing strategic plans, coordinating activities, and facilitating funding and infrastructure to promote astronomy education, research, and public outreach.
Galaxy Forum China - Shanghai: ILOA Galaxy 1st Light Imaging and ExplorationILOAHawaii
The document summarizes an event for the International Lunar Observatory Association's Galaxy Forum 2011 in Shanghai, China. It provides details on the association and its goals of establishing an International Lunar Observatory by 2014 to image galaxies and search for life in the universe. It discusses the importance of galaxy education in the 21st century and lists galaxy education resources. Maps and images related to establishing an observatory at the lunar south pole are also presented.
Galaxy Forum Kansas 2012 - Tom ArmstrongILOAHawaii
This document provides information about early space exploration missions and discoveries. It discusses the launch of Sputnik 1 by the Soviet Union in 1957, which sparked the Space Race between the US and USSR. The US response was the Explorer 1 mission launched in 1958. Explorer 1 helped discover the Van Allen radiation belts around Earth through measurements taken by the spacecraft. The document also discusses the Voyager missions and discoveries about trapped radiation around planets with magnetic fields. It raises questions about the possibility of life existing elsewhere in the solar system and beyond.
The document summarizes plans for the International Lunar Observatory Association's (ILOA) 2012 activities, including the Galaxy Forum USA conference on July 4th in San Jose, California. The ILOA plans four lunar missions - ILO-1 polar mission in 2015, ILO-X precursor mission by 2014, involvement in Chang'e 3's galaxy imaging in 2013, and a future human service mission. The goals are wide-ranging scientific observations and expanding global education on galaxy science. The ILOA headquarters will be based in Hawaii to support its vision of a global lunar observatory network.
The document discusses the importance and future of mineral exploration and mining in space. It argues that mining will be essential for humanity's continued advancement as we explore the moon, Mars, and beyond. Canada is well-positioned to play a leading role in off-Earth mining due to its expertise in mineral exploration on Earth and potential opportunities for developing new technologies and practices for exploring and mining extraterrestrial resources.
The Ad Astra Kansas Initiative began with Kansas's state motto "Ad Astra per Aspera" meaning "To the Stars through Difficulty". The initiative was founded in 2001 by Steve McVey to promote interstellar research and development in Kansas and recognize cutting edge space technology work being done in the state. Its goals are to promote the state motto's full potential and create a hub for space technology projects, networking, and education.
The document discusses the Pierre Auger Cosmic Ray Observatory's plans to build a test array in Lamar, Colorado to test technology, communication systems, and terrain needs for a larger array. Work on installing modules, testing electronics, and setting up the computer readout system at the 20 nodal points of the RDA test array is underway. The conclusion states that a year of full operation of the Auger North RDA test array will start to evaluate performance and seek necessary funding support.
The International Lunar Observatory Association is a Hawaii-based non-profit dedicated to establishing observatories on the Moon. It has three main missions: ILO-1, a polar observation mission planned for 2014; a precursor mission by 2014 to test technologies; and a future human service mission. The presentation provided details on the planned locations and objectives of the ILO-1 and precursor missions, and discussed why education about and awareness of the Milky Way Galaxy is important. Images and information were presented on current lunar observation capabilities and the local stellar neighborhood to motivate further lunar observation efforts.
1) The document discusses several promising locations in our solar system that could support life, including Jupiter's moons Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto which may have subsurface oceans, and Titan which has a methane cycle analogous to Earth's water cycle.
2) It also discusses the potential for life in other star systems, mentioning Enceladus and the possibility of life in its subsurface ocean, as well as potentially habitable planets orbiting stars like Gliese 581, Tau Ceti, and Epsilon Eridani.
3) The document notes there could be tens of millions to billions of potentially habitable planets and moons in our galaxy alone, and estimates the number of habitable
The document summarizes the Galaxy Forum Japan 2011 event which was hosted by the International Lunar Observatory Association (ILOA) at the Miraikan National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation in Tokyo on December 8, 2011. The event discussed ILOA's goals to establish connections with schools to facilitate participation in 21st century galaxy education and space exploration. It also provided an overview of ILOA's planned missions to establish an international lunar observatory, including the ILO-1 polar mission planned for 2014.
This document discusses galaxies and our cosmic future. It begins by describing our own Milky Way galaxy and showing images of other galaxies, including spiral and elliptical galaxies. It then discusses galaxy luminosity functions and observations made using large telescopes. The document concludes by noting it was presented by Charles Liu at the American Museum of Natural History on September 23, 2011 and was about galaxies and our cosmic future.
Galaxy Forum Japan 2012 - Daigo Fugita (eng)ILOAHawaii
Leave a Nest's space education project engaged many people through a three-pronged approach:
1. The project combined passion ("Heart") with expertise ("System") to create specialist educators.
2. It designed an education program that gathered schools through workshops, plant observations, and student presentations. Over 3 years it engaged over 3,000 schools.
3. Positive publicity generated profits that provided support from companies and universities, allowing the project to become self-sustaining and grow into the next phase. The increasing media coverage helped expand the project's reach and engagement.
The document discusses the Galaxy Forum event being held at Scarsdale High School on September 30th. It provides background on galaxies, noting they were first postulated by Galileo in 1610 and later observations by Hubble and Lemaître confirmed the expansion of the universe. It notes there are an estimated 100-400 billion stars in the Milky Way galaxy and the farthest confirmed galaxy is 13.4 billion light years away. The forum will discuss why the Milky Way galaxy should be a focus in the 21st century and the goal of galaxy education for all classes.
The document summarizes the status and plans of the East Asian Observatory (EAO). It discusses that EAO was established in 2014 as an Asian counterpart to the European Southern Observatory. Currently, EAO operates the James Clerk Maxwell Telescope and partners on projects like the Event Horizon Telescope. EAO aims to construct next-generation instruments and expand membership to all of Asia by making countries like Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia observers or partners. The document also presents results from two studies using EAO facilities and discusses the status and proposal to grow EAO collaboration across Asian regions.
AAO2_ITB SlidesAstronomy In Indonesia.pptxILOAHawaii
This document summarizes astronomy-related institutions and education in Indonesia. It discusses:
- Key astronomy departments and facilities in Indonesia, including at ITB and ITERA.
- The education and research focus of the ITB astronomy department, including their telescope facilities.
- Plans to build a new 3.8m telescope on Mount Timau for optical and infrared astronomy research.
- Motivations and plans for developing radio astronomy capabilities in Indonesia, including joining the global VLBI network.
The document summarizes the next decade of astronomical development in Thailand from 2020-2030. It discusses establishing new observatories and telescopes, including a 40m radio telescope and a 13m VGOS telescope. It also outlines plans for the Princess Sirindhorn AstroPark, which will include facilities like a planetarium, public observatory, and advanced innovation center. Another major initiative is the Thai Space Consortium, which aims to develop Thailand's space industry and capabilities through projects like a scientific research satellite and a lunar orbiter satellite called TSC-2, which would be Thailand's first moon mission. The goal is for Thailand to become a world-renowned leader in astronomy, technology, and innovation.
This document provides an overview of astronomy in Vietnam. It discusses the following:
- Active researchers in astronomy are limited to a few universities and research centers, primarily working in radio astronomy using archived data from collaborations.
- Vietnam joined the East Asia Observatory in 2017, allowing Vietnamese astronomers to use its facilities like the James Clerk Maxwell Telescope.
- Outreach includes amateur astronomy clubs and planetariums to introduce the public to astronomy. Two new science centers are being built to further public education.
- Vietnam has two optical telescopes and is developing its space capabilities through projects like the Vietnam Space Center and satellites like LOTUSat-1, aiming to support disaster monitoring and climate change research.
- The document discusses upcoming lunar missions from 2022-2026 that will expand commercial communications networks and establish observation outposts on the moon. These include missions led by Atlas Space Operations, Goonhilly Earth Station, Intuitive Machines, Nokia, Maxar/Dynetics, and various space agencies.
- It specifically outlines the Precursor ILO-X payload that will be carried on the Intuitive Machines IM-1 launch in late 2022/2023. This payload will take images of the Milky Way galaxy from the moon's surface and also broadcast data files back to Earth to test lunar communication capabilities.
- The International Lunar Observatory Association is working to develop more advanced observation and
The International Lunar Observatory Association (ILOA) is a non-profit founded in 2007 with the goal of expanding human understanding of the cosmos through observation from the Moon. ILOA has 5 planned Moon missions between 2020-2023, including the ILO-X precursor mission in March 2022. This mission will conduct the first galaxy imaging and astronomy experiments from the lunar surface using a small payload delivered by Intuitive Machines. Long term, ILOA aims to establish the first long-term observational facility on the Moon to advance space exploration and 21st century education worldwide.
This document discusses traditional and modern Hawaiian astronomy, as well as upcoming astronomy projects in Hawaii. It covers traditional Hawaiian practices like voyaging starlines and the Hawaiian lunar calendar. For modern astronomy, it mentions Pōwehi, 'Oumuamua, and Pōniuʻāena. Upcoming projects highlighted include ILO-X, DKIST, TMT, MSE, and GEMMA. The document also references faces of Hawaiian astronomy.
Future of Maunakea Astronomy & Strategic Timelines this DecadeILOAHawaii
The document discusses the future of astronomy on Maunakea over the next decade as the 1968 Master Lease agreement is set to be renewed. It outlines important timelines and considerations for the renewal process, including the need to complete an EIS, management plan update, and negotiate new terms and conditions. The renewal has broad implications and could impact ground-based astronomy globally this century if major new facilities and programs are uncertain of long-term access. Litigation presents a high risk that could jeopardize the productivity and future of Maunakea astronomy.
Historical lunar motion theories by Jacek Szubiakowski ILOAHawaii
This document summarizes historical lunar motion theories and lunar samples housed at the Olsztyn Planetarium and Astronomical Observatory. It discusses the theories of Hipparchus, Ptolemy, Ibn al-Shatir, and Copernicus. It also notes that Nicolaus Copernicus resided in the Olsztyn castle for four years. The observatory houses lunar rocks from the Apollo 11 mission, making it the only location in Poland with lunar samples from the mission. Research has used local soil as a simulant for lunar soil in engineering applications.
Educating Space Architects & Moonbase Designers by Sandra Haeuplik-MeusburgerILOAHawaii
The document describes space architecture education programs at the Vienna University of Technology (TU Wien) from 2012-2020. It discusses design studios focused on developing concepts for a Moon village, space stations on the Moon, and a Mars Science City. Students in these studios worked with guest lecturers from space agencies and companies to create architectural proposals. The TU Wien programs analyzed research, provided lectures and workshops, and resulted in prototype development and testing to educate future space architects and base designers.
The document discusses plans for astronomy from the Moon. It describes how the Moon provides advantages as a shield from Earth and Sun, radio quietness on the far side, and permanent darkness in polar craters. The International Lunar Observatory Association outlines several current and planned missions to conduct astronomy from the Moon, including ongoing imaging with Chang'e-3 and planned missions to the lunar south pole. Several countries have ambitious plans over the next decade to conduct further lunar exploration and astronomy, establishing a long term human presence on the Moon.
The document discusses how the lunar surface preserves an astronomically important record in ancient lunar soil (palaeoregoliths). Volatiles can survive in these ancient soils, providing information about astrophysical processes from the past. The document presents two methods for accessing these ancient soils - examining outcrops and drilling - and argues that research outposts on the lunar surface could provide important scientific infrastructure to study the lunar record of astrophysical events.
The document summarizes the Space Generation Congress 2021 event which was held online due to the pandemic. It had 143 delegates from 53 countries who participated in 14 hours of keynote speeches, 7 workshops led by 50 subject matter experts. While the in-person event was cancelled, the organization continued hosting webinars and published past keynotes. They also provide information on scholarships, job opportunities, and mentoring programs on their website.
The document discusses plans to convert an existing 32-meter satellite dish in Greece called ThermopYlae into a radio telescope. It was originally used for telecommunications but is now part of a global effort to repurpose large satellite antennas for radio astronomy research. The document outlines work already completed, such as preliminary measurements and collaborations. Future plans include upgrading receivers, implementing new control systems, and using ThermopYlae for single dish observations and inclusion in radio interferometry networks to help detect astrophysical sources. The document also discusses broader topics like conducting radio astronomy from the moon to study the early universe.
Puli space snooping_for_water_iloa_gfe_2020 tibor pacherILOAHawaii
Puli Space Technologies is a company founded in 2010 that is developing small payloads and instruments to detect water and other resources on the lunar surface. They have field tested prototypes, won NASA challenges, and are working to raise their technology readiness level. Their Puli Lunar Water Snooper uses neutron spectroscopy to detect hydrogen and infer water content in lunar regolith. They plan to fly their instruments on upcoming commercial lunar missions starting in 2021.
The document discusses the potential for lunar ultraviolet observatories. It notes that the Moon provides a stable location with no atmosphere to observe UV radiation from sources like the intergalactic medium, exoplanets, and the Earth's magnetosphere and exosphere. A proposed mission called EarthASAP would use a cubesat in lunar orbit to produce the first 3D map of the Earth's exosphere and monitor interactions between the Earth and solar wind. Such observations from the Moon's perspective could provide important data for studying exoplanets and space weather effects. The document outlines the science goals and technological requirements for EarthASAP and lunar UV observatories more broadly.
Foing vienna astromoon galaxy forum 18 sept 2020ILOAHawaii
This document discusses astronomy projects from the Moon including:
1) Robotic telescopes could observe from the Moon in all wavelengths without atmospheric interference and study the solar system.
2) The ExoGeoLab project developed a lunar lander and remote-controlled telescope to demonstrate astronomy and remote supervision from the Moon.
3) Upcoming projects include the Chang'E 3 telescope on the Moon, radio astronomy from orbiters and small landers, and future observatories at human outposts. Liquid mirror telescopes are also proposed to take advantage of the Moon's environment.
2. 約 25 人 About 25 Science Communicators! 来館者と対話し、一緒に考える Not lecture but make a dialogue with visitors! 科学の専門知識を持つ個性的なスタッフ Everyone has background in science and is unique!
5. Big Universe Far Mysterious Curious Dark How to deliver Universe in your life? Check out Science Communicators’ experience! 宇宙を身近なものとして伝えるには? 科学コミュニケーターの経験をご紹介します!
6. If the Earth is 3 cm in diameter, how big is the sun? 地球が直径 3 cm だとすると、太陽はどれくらいの大きさ? Planets
7. If the Earth is 6 m in diameter, how big is the sun? How about the moon? 地球が直径 6 m だとすると、太陽はどれくらいの大きさ? 月は ?
8. モノを使う(興味喚起) Use tools (high-interest) スケールを広げる Expand scale 個人の経験に寄り添う Meet the personal experience Step-by-step Process
9. Check it for yourself! Which is bigger, the sun or the moon? 地球からみると太陽と月はどちらが大きい? Almost same! ほぼ同じ! 確かめてみよう! Take action. 次の行動につながる
19. 科学コミュニケーター M 氏の研究者分析 夢とロマンを語るからかっこよく見えるんです! 天文学者はイケメンが多い! シャトル打ち上げを見に行ったときのこと、 音が遅れて聞こえたときに一番感動しました。 自分で経験しないとわからないことはたくさんあると思います。
20. 科学コミュニケーター O 氏が明かす、ちょっといい話 はるばる富山から来た女性来館者と神奈川から来た男性来館者。 はやぶさのカプセルが未来館に来たときのこと。 心が通う瞬間に立ち会うという貴重な体験でした。 はやぶさ待ち列で話が盛り上がり、その後は二人は仲良く、、、
21. You are the unique Science Communicator! What do you want to deliver? あなたが伝えたいモノは何ですか? Who do you want to approach? あなたが伝えたい相手は誰ですか? あなたにしかできない伝え方を見つけてみてください。