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6:00pm: Networking/Light Dinner
7:00pm: Presentation
8:30pm: Adjourn
Cost: free
Title
SOFIA: NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy
Speaker
Dr. Dana Backman, SETI Institute
Abstract
SOFIA, a 2.5-meter (100-inch) telescope mounted in a 747SP aircraft, is nearing the end of its development and
testing phase and is ready to start regular scientific observations by the end of 2010. You'll hear the story of
why and how this amazing feat of engineering has been accomplished, and what kinds of scientific returns we can
expect from this international research facility.
Biography
Dr. Dana Backman, native of Hartford, Connecticut, obtained Bachelor's degree in physics from MIT, Ph.D. in
astrophysics from the University of Hawai'i. He was infrared astronomy post-doctoral researcher at Kitt Peak
ational Observatory in Tucson, Arizona, and at NASA-Ames, Moffett Field, California. He was professor of
physics and astronomy for 12 years at Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Since 2003,
he has been employed by the SETI Institute as director of education and public outreach for NASA's Stratospheric
Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) mission at NASA-Ames. He teaches introductory astronomy courses in
Stanford University's Continuing Studies Program. He co-authored with Michael Seeds of three college introductory
astronomy textbooks, "Horizons", "Foundations", and "Astro".
When & Where
National Semiconductor Building E Conference Center
2900 Semiconductor Drive
Santa Clara,
CA 95051
Tuesday, November 2, 2010 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (PT)
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