The GOES-R Weather Satellite
| Hours: | 7:30pm-9pm |
| Ages: | Kids, Teens, Adults |
| In/Outdoor: | Indoor, Outdoor |
| Cost: | $ see below |
| Category: | Science & Technology |
GOES-R is the next generation of geosynchronous environmental satellites, and will provide atmospheric and surface measurements of the Earth's Western Hemisphere for weather forecasting, severe storm tracking, space weather monitoring, and meteorological research.
The satellite, due for launch in 2015, will also provide improved monitoring of solar X-ray flux, solar flares, and coronal mass ejections, and improved geomagnetic storm forecasting.
Afterwards, gaze at the night sky through telescopes provided by local amateur astronomers.
Visual highlights of the fall sky will include the moon, the Pleiades star cluster, and the Great Andromeda Galaxy, located some 3 million light years away!
Pre-registration is required.
Dress for the weather.
| COST | ↑ top |
Members: Adult $6.00, Child $5.00Nonmembers: Adult $7.00, Child $6.00
| WEBSITE | ↑ top |
www.massaudubon.org/catalog/listing.php?program_code=1560-IP13FA1
| LOCATION | ↑ top |
87 Perkins Row, Topsfield, MA, 01938 map
Phone: 978-887-9264
From Boston and the south: Take Rt I-95 north to exit 50 and follow Rt 1 north. At the junction of Rt 1 and Rt 97, turn right onto Rt 97 south (toward Beverly and Danvers). Follow Rt 97 south and take the third left onto Perkins Row. Follow Perkins Row for 1 mile, and the sanctuary is on the right.
From the north: Take Rt I-95 south to exit 53A and follow Rt 97 south. At the junction of Rt 1 and Rt 97 in Topsfield, stay on Rt 97 south and take the third left onto Perkins Row. Follow Perkins Row for 1 mile, and the sanctuary is on the right.
| TIPS | ↑ top |
- Register early
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