[dorkbotbmore-blabber] Hubble Space Telescope

[La Hostess]

Rob,
     I would like to attend this. Where is the talk? What gateway building is this. 
Laure
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> Date: Sun, 26 Oct 2008 22:54:08 -0400
> From: rob at vees.net
> To: dorkbotbmore-blabber at dorkbot.org
> Subject: [dorkbotbmore-blabber] Hubble Space Telescope
> 
> Anyone interested in the Columbia Amateur Radio Assoc. goings on this 
> Tuesday on the Hubble Space Telescope:
> 
> --
> Rob Carlson  rob at vees.net  http://vees.net/
> 
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: "Dave.Prestel at gmail.com" 
> Subject: [CNL] CARA -- October General Meeting
> Sender: cnl-bounces at columbiaara.org
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> Date: Sun, 26 Oct 2008 13:59:39 -0400
> To: CARA 
> 
> 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
> 

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