Our Future & Space
at the Johnston Geo Centre June 3rd 2025
"Our Future & Space, June 3rd, 2025"
This new exhibit and special event is offered is a partnership between the Johnson GeoCentre and the RASC St. John's Centre
with funding from
MUN's Public Engagement Accelerator Fund.
This free admission event featured the new exhibit, a Q&A session with Drs. Ivan Booth, Penny Morrill and Hilding Neilson.
This was followed by special guest speaker Susan Redmond, who gave a very infornative talk
on stratospheric balloon-borne telescope research.
(Photo - Craig Peterman)
"Our Future & Space, June 3rd, 2025"
One of the many features of the exhibit are a series of space themed recorded talks, by Memorial University professors.
(Photo - Craig Peterman)
"Our Future & Space, June 3rd, 2025"
There are models of Canada's "Canadarm" that is being used on the Intenational Space Station.
The original Ruth Northcott brass telescope (a donation from our RASC Centre) is in the background.
Models of the ISS, the Ares V Rocket, and many other space objects are also on display.
An in person visit is suggested to appreciate everything.
(Photo - Craig Peterman)
"Our Future & Space, June 3rd, 2025"
Examples of astrophotography taken by members of our RASC Centre.
(Photo - Craig Peterman)
"Our Future & Space, June 3rd, 2025"
After Susan Redmund's talk, RASC members set up some telescopes in anticipation of some views of the Moon.
(Photo - Randy Dodge)
"Our Future & Space, June 3rd, 2025"
Mike and Garry are setting up their telescopes
(Photo - Randy Dodge)
"Our Future & Space, June 3rd, 2025"
The hazy sky improves, and some visitors get a look at the Moon.
(Photo - Craig Peterman)
"Our Future & Space, June 3rd, 2025"
A discussion about the evening's events, while waiting for the Moon to re-appear.
(Photo - Craig Peterman)
