Hi all,
This Friday, October 9th at 7:00PM will be the date of our next monthly general club meeting. The invitation has already been sent out, so please check your email for the Zoom invitation, which was sent on 10/4.
This month, we’ll be having a talk from Dr. Warren Marcus on the future of lunar exploration. Please find the summary below:
Returning to the Moon – Lessons Learned From the Past for Future Missions
-by Warren S. Marcus PhD, MPH
The return of manned missions to the Moon. What we have learned since Apollo about technical aspects of the trip and the Moon itself. How this time it will be different and why.
Looking at lessons learned from recent Earth lunar robotic missions and space travel initiatives. Is such a trip practical and what are the benefits and investments risks in such an endeavor.
Dr. Warren will also discuss the human dynamic including physical and mental health. How to prepare humans for such ventures and proving an infrastructure that maximizes potential for a positive outcome for the trip.
Don’t miss this enlightening talk — if you didn’t get the invitation email, please reach out to Mike Humphrey or another club member so that you can join.
Instructions on joining a Zoom meeting can be found at this link: https://www.buffaloastronomy.com/may-2020-online-general-meeting/ I will be out in Central NY this weekend but might still be able to pop in — it should be a good time! See you there.
–Emilyann