[dorkbotbmore-blabber] Hubble Space Telescope

[Rob Carlson]

Anyone interested in the Columbia Amateur Radio Assoc. goings on this 
Tuesday on the Hubble Space Telescope:

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Rob Carlson  rob at vees.net  http://vees.net/

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From: "Dave.Prestel at gmail.com" <dave.prestel at gmail.com>
Subject: [CNL] CARA -- October General Meeting
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Date: Sun, 26 Oct 2008 13:59:39 -0400
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October Meeting -- Tuesday, October 28, 7:30 PM, Room 401 of the Gateway
Building

> This month, we will have a presentation on the Hubble Space Telescope
> presented by Bob Zimmerman, KB3IWD ?
>
>> The story behind the Hubble Space Telescope is a story many near deaths and
>> amazing saves. Repeatedly, politicians, bureaucrats, scientists, and even
>> astronomers made passionate efforts to stop its construction or terminate its
>> use. Repeatedly, these efforts failed, as even those who originally opposed
>> the telescope found that they could not resist its allure. The compelling
>> nature of the unknown that the telescope promised to unveil won out each
>> time, beating back every form of opposition or skepticism while
>> simultaneoulsy compelling the telescope's supporters to make sacrifices
>> surprising even to themselves.
>>
>> In describing the heroic and unknown story of the men and women who
>> conceived, designed, built, and saved Hubble, Mr. Zimmerman will also
>> illustrate how the telescope's design reshaped our concept of how space
>> exploration should be carried out, proving the necessity of having humans and
>> robots work together in space in order for humanity to successfully explore
>> and colonize the solar system. He will also illustrate how the amazing images
>> produced by the Hubble Space Telescope have transformed our understanding of
>> the universe and even reshaped how astronomy is practiced.
>>
>> Bob Zimmerman is an award-winning science journalist and historian who has
>> written four books and more than a hundred articles on science, engineering,
>> and the history of space exploration and technology. His newest book, THE
>> UNIVERSE IN A MIRROR: THE SAGA OF THE HUBBLE SPACE TELESCOPE AND THE
>> VISIONARIES WHO BUILT IT (Princeton University Press), tells the story of the
>> people who conceived, built, and saved the Hubble Space Telescope.

CARA Elections

> Elections will be held at the November meeting. Nominations will be accepted
> at Tuesday¹s meeting.

Magnetic Signs, Antennas, Antenna Adaptors

> The first order of magnetic signs has arrived and they will be available to be
> picked up at the meeting. If you have not already paid for your signs, please
> bring $10 for one or $20 for two signs. We will be sending a second order in
> the near future and you may place an order at the meeting.
>
> If you are interested in purchasing an Arrow 144/440 MHz dual band J-Pole
> antenna, we will have a supply at the meeting. The cost is $31 per antenna.
>
> We will also have a small supply of SMA to SO-239 antenna adaptor cables used
> to allow use of a hand held radio with an external antenna on hand for $8
> each.
>
Upcoming Public Service Events

> Personal Preparedness Public Safety Expo ? Saturday, November 1, 9 am to 4 pm
>
>> The Expo will feature demonstrations, information and hands-on activities for
>> the entire family. Exhibitors include Howard County's Department of Fire &
>> Rescue Services, Police, Health, Public Works, Corrections, Citizen Services
>> and the Bureaus of Animal Control and Communications (9-1-1). Meet members of
>> organizations that support and help manage disasters: Howard County's Civil
>> Air Patrol, RACES, CERN, the Volunteer Center Serving Howard County, along
>> with representatives from FEMA and MEMA. There will also be a display of
>> vehicles and equipment used to manage emergencies. This event is free and
>> open to the public.
>>
>> CARA and HoCo RACES will have an exhibit featuring an HF station featuring
>> both digital and voice modes and presentations on amateur radio and RACES and
>> ARES operations.
>>
>> The expo will be held at the James N. Robey Public Safety Training Center,
>> 2200 Scott Wheeler Drive, Marriottsville. To get to the Center, take Sand
>> Hill Road north from Frederick Road (mid-way between Rt. 32 and Rt. 40).
>> Scott Wheeler Drive runs to the right from Sand Hill immediately at the north
>> end of the Rt. 70 overpass.
>
> Drive Through Flu Clinic Public Service ? Sunday, November 2, 10 am to 2 pm
>
>> We will be providing communications for this year¹s flu clinic, which will
>> utilize three locations, two in the Gateway Circle area and a third at the
>> Howard County Fairgrounds. Volunteer communicators will be able to receive
>> flu shots.
>>
>> If you wish to volunteer, you may do so by replying to this email.
>>
> Howard County Striders Metric Marathon Run  Public Service? Sunday, December
> 7, 8:00 to 11:30 am
>
>> We have been asked to provide communications for the Metric Marathon course
>> (26.2K or 16.2 miles), which starts near the Columbia Lakefront and runs over
>> roads through residential areas and bike paths in Columbia and Ellicott City.
>>
>> Further details of our participation will be published as soon as they become
>> available.
>>
>> If you wish to volunteer for this event, you may do so by replying to this
>> email.
>
See you at the meeting!!!!


Dave Prestel, W8AJR
Columbia Amateur Radio Association