Distinguished Lecture

Astronomy Year in Review & Preview

A Year in Space

“Remember to look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Try to make sense of what you see and wonder what makes the universe exist.” -Stephen Hawking

From the total solar eclipse to NASA’s Artemis II mission, join us as we reflect on the most exciting space stories of 2024. Plus get a glimpse of what’s coming in 2025 which promises to have heightened solar activity, a total lunar eclipse and much more space exploration.

Carolyn Sumners, VP of Astronomy and Adam Barnes, producer for the Burke Baker Planetarium, will share insights into the year’s top space news and upcoming events. A calendar of celestial events with observation tips is included.

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January 15, 2025 | 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

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Members $12, Public $18

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Located in Burke Baker Planetarium

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This lecture is eligible for 1 hour of CPE credit.

Meet the Speakers

Dr. Carolyn Sumners is a pioneer in space education. Her tenure at HMNS includes training NASA astronauts on star fields in the museum’s Burke Baker Planetarium, developing the Expedition Center (formerly Challenger Center) which takes students on missions to the Moon and Mars, designing portable planetariums to bring the wonders of the museum to students unable to travel to the museum on field trips, and upgraded the Burke Baker Planetarium to be the first 8K planetarium in the world.

Adam Barnes is an accomplished planetarium animation director with over 17 years of experience creating immersive full-dome shows and original content, including production from concept to final cut. Known for his seamless blend of scientific accuracy and artistic vision, Adam brings the wonders of the universe to audiences of all ages.

Thank You

Distinguished Lectures are supported by Apache Corporation.

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