Carl Sagan DayAnnouncing the First Annual Carl Sagan Day: A Celebration of Astronomy
WHAT: A celebration honoring the legacy the life and contributions of the great astronomer, author, and philosopher, Carl Sagan, on the 75th anniversay of his birth.
WHY: Carl Sagan was a Professor of Astronomy and Space Science and Director of the Laboratory for Planetary Studies at Cornell University. He served as an advisor and consultant to NASA, and played a major role in the establishment of SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence). He was a Pulitzer Prize winning author and most familiar to the public through his COSMOS series on NOVA. In addition to numerous awards, recognitions and honorary degrees for his outstanding contributions, he is acknowledged as one of the most effective public faces of astronomy and space science throughout the world. Sagan died in December 1996.
WHEN: Saturday, November 7, 2009, 12 noon - 10:00 PM
WHERE: Broward College Central Campus, 3501 SW Davie Rd., Davie, FL 33314
HOW MUCH: The event is free to all! Activities is planned to take place include teacher workshops, children’s activities, showings of the COSMOS series episodes, food, magic shows, science displays, planetarium programs, telescope workshops, games, door prizes, star-gazing, and many surprises.
CONTACT: Carl Sagan Day
I was looking for an excuse to post this: Carl Sagan - 'A Glorious Dawn' ft Stephen Hawking (Cosmos Remixed). Enjoy!
