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Lehigh Valley Space Fest is made possible by stargazers like you. Please consider making a Pluto-sized or Jupiter-sized donation! Our Mission is to "bring space down to Earth” and inspiring future generations through an out-of-this-world, annual event packed with educational and awe-inspiring topics related to NASA missions, space exploration, astronomy and more! Lehigh Valley Space Fest is coordinated by "Galactic Outreach, Inc.", a 501 (c)(3) Non-Profit Corporation based in Easton, Pennsylvania.
We encourage visitors to wear space-themed costumes or NASA gear to show their excitement for all things NASA and space exploration!
Tag your photos with @lvspacefest or #lvspacefest on your favorite social media sites!
Sunday, October 12
11:30am-12:15pm: [Hugel Science Center] Gagnon Lecture Hall
"The Mars Rovers: How We Get Them There"
Dr. Kim Gostelow, Former Mars Rover Flight Software Engineer at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory
12:45pm-1:30pm: [Hugel Science Center] Gagnon Lecture Hall
"Exploring NASA’s Lucy Mission: Journey to Jupiter’s Trojan Asteroids"
Kara Rock, EMGM-Space Leadership
Lucy Mission Ambassador and recent graduate of Arizona State University’s Thunderbird School with a master’s degree in Space Policy and leadership.
1:30pm-2:00pm: [Rockwell Integrated Sciences Center]: Room 360
"The Electromagnetic Spectrum"
Jeff Mucklin, Outreach Educator, Nurture Nature Center
2:00pm-2:45pm: [Hugel Science Center] Gagnon Lecture Hall
"Watching the Earth from Space: A Half Century of Remote Sensing"
Caleb Gallemore, Associate Professor, Lafayette College
2:30pm-3:00pm: [Rockwell Integrated Sciences Center]: Room 360
"Space Bingo: Participate in an interactive game show all about space!"
Henry Skirbst, Assistant Science Educator, Nurture Nature Center
If the weather is rainy or cloudy, these exhibitors will be moved inside to Rockwell Integrated Science Center.
Saturday & Sunday:
Lehigh Valley Amateur Astronomical Society: Solar Telescope Viewing
Sunday Only:
DaVinci Science Center: Solar Telescope Viewing & "Stomp Rockets" for kids
Lehigh University Space Initiative Club: Rover Demonstration
Cosmic Kids Corner: Educational and fun crafts & activities for kids! (Level 2)
Joe Pallitta, Aerospace Rocketry: Display of 8-10 foot tall model rockets (Level 2)
Dr. Willie K. Yee: Star Trek Magic Show (Specific Times below)
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM: Star Tricks, Magic Trek: S'kai, Vulcan's Greatest Magician will perform a Star Trek themed show geared toward fans of science fiction. This show is interactive and targeted for adults and teenagers with some familiarity with Star Trek.
12:00 PM - 12:40 PM: Magic, Science, and Not Science: This magic show by Dr. Willie is science themed for younger children, but a huge amount of fun. There will be some participation by well-behaved volunteer children. We will laugh a lot.
1:30 PM - 2:20 PM: Star Tricks, Magic Trek: S'kai, Vulcan's Greatest Magician will perform a Star Trek themed show geared toward fans of science fiction. This show is interactive and targeted for adults and teenagers with some familiarity with Star Trek.
Meteorite display & sales: The Interstellar Collection (Level 3)
Daniel Andre, Knights of the Classroom: Solar System Exploration History, Globes and Apollo 11 Mission Exhibit (Level 3)
Brian Crawford, Astro in Focus: Astrophotography Photos & Education (Level 3)
Dave Rager, Deep Sky Astrophotography: Photos & Education (Level 3)
Cops 'n Kids of Easton: Book distribution: (Level 3- ground level from Anderson Courtyard)
Building Locations:
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Presentations:
Saturday, October 11
11:30am-12:15pm: [Hugel Science Center] Gagnon Lecture Hall
"The Search for Life on Other Planets"
Dr. Joshua Pepper, NASA, ASRC Federal
12:45pm-1:30pm: [Hugel Science Center] Gagnon Lecture Hall
"Exploring NASA’s Lucy Mission: Journey to Jupiter’s Trojan Asteroids"
Kara Rock, EMGM-Space Leadership
Lucy Mission Ambassador and recent graduate of Arizona State University’s Thunderbird School with a master’s degree in Space Policy and leadership.
1:30pm-2:00pm: [Rockwell Integrated Sciences Center]: Room 360
"Space Bingo: Participate in an interactive game show all about space!"
Henry Skirbst, Assistant Science Educator, Nurture Nature Center
2:00pm-2:45pm: [Hugel Science Center] Gagnon Lecture Hall
"Watching the Earth from Space: A Half Century of Remote Sensing"
Caleb Gallemore, Associate Professor, Lafayette College
2:30pm-3:00pm: [Rockwell Integrated Sciences Center]: Room 360
"The Electromagnetic Spectrum"
Jeff Mucklin, Outreach Educator, Nurture Nature Center
Cosmic Kids Corner: Educational and fun crafts & activities for kids! (Level 2)
Joe Pallitta, Aerospace Rocketry: Display of 8-10 foot tall model rockets (Level 2)
Meteorite display & sales: The Interstellar Collection (Level 3)
Daniel Andre, Knights of the Classroom: Solar System Exploration History, Globes and Apollo 11 Mission Exhibit (Level 3)
Brian Crawford, Astro in Focus: Astrophotography Photos & Education (Level 3)
Dave Rager, Deep Sky Astrophotography: Photos & Education (Level 3)
Cops 'n Kids of Easton: Book distribution (Level 3- ground level from Anderson Courtyard)