September 2007

September 7: Monthly Meeting

The Evolution of the Martian Surface Environment Over Time: The Role of Water and Ice

Caleb Fassett
Caleb Fassett, Graduate Student Researcher at Brown University will give a presentation titled "The evolution of the Martian surface environment over time: the role of water and ice."

Caleb will be talking generally about how we use remote tools such as orbiting instruments to understand the geology of Mars. Of particular interest is how ice and water have played a significant roles in eroding and altering the surface of Mars, highlighting his recent work with Jim Head at Brown University, and what current missions are revealing.
September 28: AstroAssembly

Historical Film Footage of Skyscrapers Activities

Dave Huestis
September 28: AstroAssembly

75 Years of Skyscrapers

Gerry Dyck
September 29: AstroAssembly

My Year-long Project Converting a Dobsonian into a Next Generation Robotic Telescope

Todd Kozikowski
September 29: AstroAssembly

The Moon: Dead or Alive

Peter Schultz
September 29: AstroAssembly

Searching for a Nova Using a Digital CCD Camera

Mike Mattei
September 29: AstroAssembly

Life After Liftoff? A Lively and Humorous Presentation about the Astronaut's Space Suits

Donald Rethke
Donald Rethke, a retired engineer who worked to develop technological advances for safe space travel. His stage name is “Dr. Flush” and he plans to give a lively and humorous presentation about the astronauts’ space suits.
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AstroAssembly 2007

Skyscraper AstroAssembly 2007 is now in the history archives. From all of the reports that I have received everyone enjoyed the speakers, the camaraderie, and the food! I am pleased that the Skyscrapers upheld the famous Rhode Island tradition of good food and lots of it. Of course the AstroAssembly could not have happened with out numerous volunteers, way to many to name individually. All of the volunteers, you know who you are, my deepest gratitude for your support for this event. The entire weekend went very smoothly and with out any problems. Hats off to Kathy Siok for a wonderful event. Anyone that missed the Asto-Assembly this year mark your calendar for next year October 3rd and 4th, don’t miss two in a row. Glenn Jackson President

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