by Pamela | Jun 8, 2009 | Astronomy, Meetings
I’m currently at the American Astronomical Society meeting in Pasadena, California. My students are livestreaming all the press conferences, and I’ll be streaming a few special events. Here is our schedule of events: Monday, June 8, 12 Noon: BLACK HOLES...
by Pamela | May 4, 2009 | Astronomy, Space Craft
If all goes well, next week a team of well trained astronauts will be working to refurbish the first of the Great Observatories. Astronomers all across the world will be holding their breath in anticipation of the word that all is A-OK and a first glimpse of the first...
by Pamela | Apr 20, 2009 | Observing, Personal, Planets, Space Carnival
So, I’m trying really hard to put together a list of twitter users who talk about astronomy on a regular basis. I’m doing this as part of a general report on New Media for the Decadal Survey. This is a list of everyone from folks who promote their local...
by Pamela | Apr 3, 2009 | Astronomy, Meetings
I’m currently in Kansas City attending the MARAC at the Linda Hall Library enjoying talks on astronomy given by astronomers from all around the area. Last year I spoke in St Charles, MO at the exact same meeting, but last year I discussed IYA. This year...
by Pamela | Mar 23, 2009 | Books, Meetups, Personal, Space Carnival
(disclosure: I left my cellular internet dongle in my room, so I’m twittering sessions live and posting blog entries on a semi random basis when I can go out and find internet) I’m leaning against the back wall of a packed ballroom filled with the brim...
by Pamela | Dec 9, 2008 | Personal, Space Carnival
SPOILER ALERT: I mention that there is an eclipse in the prior two episodes of Heroes and how they got the science wrong for 2008 by mentioning places on the planet heroes are located. I won’t say who, just the where. Since I don’t consider the...
