IEEE Pikes Peak Section presentation: Beyond Hubble - The Next Generation of Space Telescopes

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As part of its commitment to exploring technology in our daily lives, the Pikes Peak Section of the IEEE is pleased to present:

Beyond Hubble: The Next Generation of Space Telescopes

Recent servicing of Hubble gives hope for enhanced years of productive use. Mr. Vaughnn will place Hubble in two contexts: The broader use of space for science and the full use of the electromagnetic spectrum. With a focus on astrophysics, he will show how mankind is designing and targeting space telescopes to understand the "Big Picture" questions of the extent, history, and future of the Universe. Current and future gamma ray, x-ray, optical, and microwave missions will be summarized and put into context, including Hubble's successor, the James Webb Space Telescope. Other "Big Picture" questions that are being targeted include dark energy and gravity.

In 2007 David Vaughnn came to NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, MD where he leads the Optics Branch. The Optics Branch designs and builds optical systems for space flight instruments and spacecraft. The branch also is active in research and technology development. It is the largest branch at Goddard with about 60 civil servants and 30 contractors. Much of the current focus for the branch is the James Webb Space Telescope.

This presentation is open to all members of the public and will take place on Friday, October 9, 2009, at the Clarion Hotel Colorado Springs, at I-25 and Bijou Street Clarion Hotel Info


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  • Date: 09 Oct 2009
  • Time: 11:30 PM UTC to 04:00 AM UTC
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  • Clarion Hotel & Conference Center
  • 314 West Bijou St. ,
  • Colorado Springs, Colorado
  • United States 80905 |
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  • Starts 31 August 2009 04:00 AM UTC
  • Ends 09 October 2009 10:00 PM UTC
  • No Admission Charge

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Mr. David Vaughnn of NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

Topic:

Beyond Hubble: The Next Generation of Space Telescopes

Recent servicing of Hubble gives hope for enhanced years of productive use. Mr. Vaughnn will place Hubble in two contexts: The broader use of space for science and the full use of the electromagnetic spectrum. With a focus on astrophysics, he will show how mankind is designing and targeting space telescopes to understand the "Big Picture" questions of the extent, history, and future of the Universe. Current and future gamma ray, x-ray, optical, and microwave missions will be summarized and put into context, including Hubble's successor, the James Webb Space Telescope. Other "Big Picture" questions that are being targeted include dark energy and gravity.

Biography: In 2007 David Vaughnn came to NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt,
MD where he leads the Optics Branch. The Optics Branch designs and builds
optical systems for space flight instruments and spacecraft. The branch
also is active in research and technology development. It is the largest
branch at Goddard with about 60 civil servants and 30 contractors. Much of
the current focus for the branch is the James Webb Space Telescope.




Agenda

Social Hour begins at 5:30, with dinner at 6:15. Mr. Vaughnn’s presentation will begin at 7:30. The presentation is free and open to the public. The IEEE and its affiliates hope that you will join us for a pleasant BBQ dinner and fellowship. Dinner cost is $23 for IEEE and affiliate members and their guests, $25 for non-members, and $20 for students.
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