APRIL PROGRAM SCHEDULE 2024
All ASLI Meetings Begin at 8:00 PM
ON ZOOM ONLY*******
April 3 – Observing Star Clusters, by Ken Spencer.
IN PERSON AND ON ZOOM
Apr 10 – Chasing the Eclipse, Stories and Photographs – NOTE PROGRAM CHANGE!!!
Because the weather will not be clear tonight, we are doing a last minute change. Members who have chased all over New York State, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, and who knows where else, will be telling stories and showing photographs of their adventures and experiences trying to find clear skies for watching and photographing the Total Eclipse of the Sun on Monday, April 8. No where else will you hear all these stories in one place, and see all the photographs. DO NOT MISS THIS PRESENTATION!
IN PERSON AND ON ZOOM
April 17 – MEETING CANCELLED BECAUSE OF ILLNESS...
Over the last 25 years, several thousand planetary systems have been discovered orbiting other stars. Almost all of those stars, however, are billions of years old, with planetary systems that are similarly mature as the Solar System. Recently, the first examples have been found of truly young planetary systems, with planets that are still accreting and interacting with the gas and dust disks from which they formed. In this talk, I will discuss what we know about this new class of newborn planets, and how they may reveal clues to still-mysterious aspects of the planet formation process. Prof. Phil Armitage is a theoretical astrophysicist in the Stony Brook Physics & Astronomy Department. He is interested in the formation of planetary systems and the astrophysics of black holes.
IN PERSON AND ON ZOOM
April 24 – Artemis Program Update, by Dave Bush
Despite facing delays, the much-anticipated return to the Moon is on the horizon. In this talk, Dave will provide a comprehensive overview of the program, shedding light on its objectives, the upcoming milestones, and the key components driving its progress. From the astronauts selected for this historic mission to the development of lunar habitats and the exploration of resources, attendees will gain valuable insights into the future of lunar exploration. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the exciting advancements and discoveries awaiting us in the coming months and years.
IN PERSON AND ON ZOOM
May 1 – Talk on Observing, To Be Announced – This is the date for a talk on a topic involving observing and the speaker and subject will be announced at the end of April. Please stay tuned.
