Rocket Science & Moon Myths – 8/25/14

This Monday, August 25th, a unique pair of space science lectures will take place at the Carnegie Reading Room at the Penrose Library in Downtown Colorado Springs. The event is called “Rocket Science and Moon Myths” and will center on the science, exploration, and common misconceptions about our natural satellite.

The opening presentation will be CSAS member and recent Sky & Telescope contributor Tristan Schwartz giving a comedic talk entitled “Moon Myth Media Mayhem.” From the moon’s perceived effect on human behavior and biology to the frenzy over the so-called “Supermoon,” Mr. Schwartz tackles the reality that people’s misconceptions about the moon ultimately teach us more about our own logical failings than they do about astronomy.

The keynote speaker will be Marlowe Cassetti, former engineer and mission planner at NASA. Mr. Cassetti was a key figure in American manned spaceflight from Mercury to Skylab (and everything in between), and will be offering his unique insight into the technical and scientific hurdles involved in landing men on the moon.

Lectures begin at 6:30 PM and Admission is free. “Rocket Science and Moon Myths” is presented by the Pikes Peak Skeptics Society.

Pikes Peak Library District – Penrose Library

20 N Cascade Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903