LVAAS General Meeting at Muhlenberg College
Trumbower Science Building, 2400 Chew St., Allentown, PA 18104
Sunday January 11
Presenter is via Zoom
"Deeper and Deeper - NASA Space Telescopes:
Seeing Better and Deeper Across Space and Time"
Featuring John Conrad
Beginning with an overview of the critical role of infrared observation for Astronomy and Cosmology, NASA’s major platforms are quickly reviewed. Three of NASA’s space telescopes – Hubble, James Webb, and the upcoming Nancy Grace Roman – are described, with an emphasis on the use of their infrared instruments for ever clearer and deeper views through the cosmos toward the dawn of the universe. Highlights of their most recent achievements are featured. Since the 1990s, these telescopes have enabled a revolution in not only astronomy – but also physics on both large and small scales, and cosmology.
John Conrad followed his childhood interest in space and spaceflight through Astronautical Engineering degrees at the USAir Force Academy and Purdue University straight into leadership in unmanned space programs for the Air Force and NASA. Now retired, his extensive career experiences never wandered far from technology development and application, in Aerospace and Defense as well as IT and Energy and Security programs. His life-long learning (formal and informal) and accumulated tools have enabled him to make frequent presentations to orient and promote science applications and solutions to a variety of audiences. His most recently used platforms include telescopes and binoculars to share his knowledge and love of astronomy and cosmology. John is eager to speak to your group as a NASA/JPL Ambassador, bringing you the expertise of NASA scientists and engineers, providing insights into US progress in exploring space.
Prospective new members who wish to attend the meeting should email membership@lvaas.org.
