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SUMMARY:New Mexico Museum of Space History Launch Pad Lecture: Listen to the Stars: How a Blind Astronomer “Hears” the Cosmos
DESCRIPTION:New Mexico Museum of Space History Launch Pad Lecture\nSpeaker: Brianna Buller\, Museum Curator\nLecture Topic: “The Groundbreaking Work of Blind Astronomer Wanda Díaz-Merced”\nLocation: New Horizons Dome Theater and Planetarium\nDate: March 6\, 2026\nTime: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM \nAlamogordo\, NM – The groundbreaking work of blind astronomer Wanda Díaz-Merced will be brought into focus at the New Mexico Museum of Space History Launch Pad Lecture on Friday\, March 6\, 9:00–10:00 a.m. Museum Curator Brianna Buller will introduce visitors to Díaz-Merced’s methods\, demonstrate how data can be translated into audio patterns\, and highlight how these approaches open doors for researchers with diverse abilities while enriching how all scientists interpret information from space. \nDrawing from her lived experience with disability\, Díaz-Merced has created new ways of engaging with astrophysical data that have broadened accessibility for scientists and students across the space science community. \n“I’m excited to share Wanda Díaz-Merced’s story because it shows that space science belongs to every kind of mind\, not just those who see\,” said Museum Curator Brianna Buller. “Her work with sonification reminds us that when we change how we listen to the universe\, we change who gets to participate in discovering it.” \nThe lecture is free and will be held in the New Horizons Dome Theater and Planetarium at the New Mexico Museum of Space History\, located at 3198 State Road 2001\, Alamogordo\, New Mexico. Visit us at https://nmspacemuseum.org/ or call 575-437-2840. Coffee and donuts will be provided by the International Space Hall of Fame Foundation.
URL:https://nmspacemuseum.org/event/new-mexico-museum-of-space-history-launch-pad-lecture-blind-astronomer-wanda-diaz-merced/
LOCATION:New Horizons Dome Theater and Planetarium\, 3198 State Route 2001\, Alamogordo\, NM\, 88310\, United States
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SUMMARY:New Mexico Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:New Mexico Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League Monthly Meeting\nLocation: Clyde W. Tombaugh Education Center\nDate: Thursday\, March 12\, 2026\nTime: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM\nLocation: Clyde W. Tombaugh Education Center \nThe NM Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League meeting is held on the second Thursday of each month in the Clyde W. Tombaugh Education Center and is free to attend.  Museum staff and sometimes special guest speakers discuss topics ranging from public observing to off-site adventures.  For more information\, contact the Museum Outreach Department at 575-437-2840 ext 41135 or visit our website at www.NMSpaceMuseum.org.
URL:https://nmspacemuseum.org/event/new-mexico-museum-of-space-historys-astronomy-league-monthly-meeting-2026-03/
LOCATION:Clyde W. Tombaugh Education Center\, 3198 State Route 2001\, Alamogordo\, NM\, 88310\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Events,Nighttime Events
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SUMMARY:Lift Off with Aerodynamics and Kites at the New Mexico Museum of Space History's Science Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Event: Science Saturday — The Aerodynamics of Kites\nLocation: New Mexico Museum of Space History\, 3198 State Road 2001\, Alamogordo\, NM\nDate: Saturday\, March 28\, 2026\nTime: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm \n(Alamogordo\, NM) – The New Mexico Museum of Space History’s Science Saturday invites families to explore the science of flight through aerodynamics and kite building. Held on the last Saturday of the month from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the New Horizons Dome Theater & Planetarium\, this hands-on program is geared toward students in grades 2–7. \nParticipants will discuss lift and other forces that help kites fly\, then use provided and miscellaneous materials to construct kites they can later fly at the Kites and Tails event on 19 April 2026. Families may join the activities at any time during the program\, and some materials will be available on-site. \nScience Saturday is included with Museum Admission. For more information\, call 575-437-2840 or visit www.nmspacemuseum.org. Like us at www.facebook.com/NMSpaceMuseum/ \nAbout the New Mexico Museum of Space History: The New Mexico Museum of Space History in Alamogordo is a division of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs and a Smithsonian Affiliate\, showcasing the significant role New Mexico has played in the development of the U.S. space program and featuring the International Space Hall of Fame and the New Horizons Dome Theater. \n  \n\nPhoto: These vivid wings catch the wind just right\, turning New Mexico Museum of Space History into a kite flyer’s paradise.
URL:https://nmspacemuseum.org/event/lift-off-with-aerodynamics-and-kites-at-the-new-mexico-museum-of-space-historys-science-saturday/
LOCATION:Clyde W. Tombaugh Education Center\, 3198 State Route 2001\, Alamogordo\, NM\, 88310\, United States
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SUMMARY:Eye in space: Launch Pad Lecture looks at the Hubble Space Telescope’s legacy at New Mexico Museum of Space History on April 3
DESCRIPTION:New Mexico Museum of Space History’s Launch Pad Lecture\nGuest Speaker: Mackette Kark\, NMMSH Museum Educator\nLecture Topic: Hubble Space Telescope\nLocation: New Horizons Dome Theater and Planetarium\nDate: April 3\, 2026\nTime: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM \n(Alamogordo\, NM) — The Hubble Space Telescope is brought into focus in an upcoming Launch Pad Lecture at the New Mexico Museum of Space History. Since its launch in 1990\, Hubble has looked into distant galaxies\, bringing the world breathtaking glimpses that have transformed scientific understanding of galaxies\, nebulae\, and stellar evolution. The New Mexico Museum of Space History celebrates that legacy with a Launch Pad Lecture on Friday\, April 3\, 2026\, from 9 – 10 a.m. in the New Horizons Dome Theater and Planetarium. \nMuseum educator Mackette Kark will explore the history\, engineering\, and discoveries behind Hubble\, which reveal some of the most distant corners of the universe. The talk will highlight the telescope’s early challenges\, its dramatic in‑orbit fixes\, and the breathtaking images that have reshaped our understanding of galaxies\, nebulae\, and the life cycles of stars. \n“For over 35 years\, the Hubble Space Telescope has transformed the way we see the cosmos—capturing breathtaking images of distant galaxies\, glowing nebulae\, and the very edges of the observable universe\,” says Kark. “As one of humanity’s most groundbreaking scientific achievements\, Hubble has revolutionized our understanding of space\, uncovering new worlds\, revealing the life cycles of stars\, and helping us trace the origins and destiny of the universe itself. Through the dedication of visionary scientists and engineers\, Hubble continues to ignite wonder\, deepen discovery\, and expand our cosmic horizons—one stunning image at a time.” \nGuest Speaker Bio: Mackette Kark\, a Four Corners native\, spent a decade as a ranger in Acadia National Park\, where leading star programs fueled her passion for astronomy. Now back in the desert Southwest\, she’s an educator at the New Mexico Museum of Space History and liaison to the local Astronomy League\, inspiring curiosity about the universe in learners of all ages. \nThe NM Museum of Space History’s Launch Pad Lecture Series is held on the first Friday of each month in the New Horizons Dome Theater and Planetarium in the Clyde W. Tombaugh Education Center. Museum staff\, and sometimes special guest speakers\, discuss topics ranging from space history to space future.  Free to the public. Coffee and donuts provided. For more information\, email msh.info@dca.nm.gov or visit our website at www.nmspacemuseum.org \n\n  \nThese towering tendrils of cosmic dust and gas sit at the heart of M16\, or the Eagle Nebula. The aptly named Pillars of Creation\, featured in this stunning Hubble image\, are part of an active star-forming region within the nebula and hide newborn stars in their wispy columns. (Photo courtesy of NASA.)
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SUMMARY:New Mexico Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:New Mexico Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League Monthly Meeting\nLocation: Clyde W. Tombaugh Education Center\nDate: Thursday\, April 9\, 2026\nTime: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM \nNew Mexico Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League Monthly Meetings Welcome Stargazers of All Levels \n(ALAMOGORDO\, NM) – The New Mexico Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League invites everyone with an interest in the night sky to its monthly meeting\, held the second Tuesday of each month from 7:00 to 8:30 PM in the front classroom of the New Horizons Dome Theater and Planetarium. \nThese sessions bring together amateur and experienced astronomers for engaging discussions\, presentations about current celestial events\, hands-on observing tips\, and opportunities for learning and networking. Anyone interested in astronomy is welcome to attend — no experience necessary. \nAttendees are also invited to consider joining the Astronomy League. Membership offers a chance to take part in special observing programs\, earn observing certifications\, meet fellow astronomy enthusiasts regionally and nationally\, and gain access to resources that deepen the stargazing experience. \nAll Astronomy League meetings are free and open to the public. For details about upcoming meetings and other astronomy events\, visit www.nmspacemuseum.org or follow the Museum on Facebook for updates.
URL:https://nmspacemuseum.org/event/new-mexico-museum-of-space-historys-astronomy-league-monthly-meeting-2026-04/
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