Window to the Universe

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Human Beings and the Earth System Stephen Kane Taylor Observatory, Saturday, June 24, 2017 7:15 PLANETARIUM - Full Dome Show; June Night Sky (Eduardo Alatorre) 7:55 Summer Events at Taylor – Bill Haddon, President, Friends of Taylor Observatory 8:10 LECTURE – Stephen Kane, Lake County Amateur Astronomer and Scientist 9:00 PLANETARIUM - Full Dome Show; June Night Sky (Eduardo Alatorre) 9:00-11:00 - TELESCOPE VIEWING (Taylor staff) . NASA’s Aura satellite recorded a dramatic lowering of harmful nitrogen oxides (NOx) in the US after vehicle and power plant emissions of NOx were reduced. Red = High NOx levels. Abstract: Planet Earth is an extremely complex network of interconnected systems all working to maintain a balance that sustains life. Human beings, however, are the one species capable of making deliberate, radical changes to their environment. Presently we are being forced to consider just how sustainable this behavior really is. In this presentation we will examine our long history and the kinds of changes we have made, ranging from sublime to catastrophic. Jupiter and its four Galilean moons are prominent and well placed for viewing. Saturn is just becoming visible over Mt. Konocti. Comet C/2015 V2 (Johnson) remains visible and bright in the telescope. Our Milky Way is at its summer best. Location: Taylor Observatory, 5725 Oak Hills Lane, Kelseyville, CA 95451. Admission $5.00 adults, free to Lake Co. K-12 students. Additional donations in support of Lake County students are encouraged. Visit the Friends of Taylor Facebook page or phone Friends of Taylor Observatory at (707) 262-4121. Window to the Universe is sponsored by Friends of Taylor Observatory, a CA 501 (c) (3) Corporation promoting STEM education for Lake County Students in cooperation with the Lake County Office of Education, Brock Falkenberg, Superintendent.