I had the honor of presenting the topic ‘Why We Should Explore Space’ at this year’s Astronomy Days hosted by the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences @naturalsciences. Below is a recording of the virtual event:.
They have a great set of programs running thru the end of the weekend, most of which should also be available for viewing later. Check out all the programs at https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/astronomy-days/programs/.
Clear and Steady Skies!
-Mike
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