June 19, 2013
Sponsors
The following organizations have supported Astronomy Club through monetary donations. Their support continues to allow our organization to make an impact at the U of A, in the Tucson community, and beyond. For that, we sincerely thank you.
If you would like to donate money or astronomy equipment, please contact Kevin at kevinkhu @ email . arizona . edu.
Sponsors:
Associated Students of the University of Arizona (ASUA) – Donation >$4000
- Binocular Telescope Project (primary mirrors, eyepieces)
- Club T-shirts
- Travel to send 3 students to the 217th American Astronomical Society (AAS) Meeting in Seattle
- Registration fees for 3 students for the 218th AAS Meeting in Boston
Associated Students of the University of Arizona
Riverside Telescope Makers Conference (RTMC) Holmes Grant Committee – Donation $800
- Binocular Telescope Project (secondary mirrors, structural components)
Riverside Telescope Makers Conference
The Toler Family – Donation $100, and club banner
- General club expenses
Ms. Hannah Zanowski - Donation $100
- General club expenses
- AAS meeting expenses
Gallery
NASA Image of the Day
First American Woman in Space
On June 18, 1983, Sally Ride became the first American woman to fly in space when the space shuttle Challenger launched on mission STS-7. As one of the three mission specialists on the STS-7 mission, she played a vital role in helping the crew deploy communications satellites, conduct experiments and make use of the first Shuttle Pallet Satellite. In this image, Dr. Ride sits in the aft flight deck mission specialist's seat during deorbit preparations. › Read more about Sally Ride's historic flight. Image Credit: NASA
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On June 18, 1983, Sally Ride became the first American woman to fly in space when the space shuttle Challenger launched on mission STS-7. As one of the three mission specialists on the STS-7 mission, she played a vital role in helping the crew deploy communications satellites, conduct experiments and make use of the first Shuttle Pallet Satellite. In this image, Dr. Ride sits in the aft flight deck mission specialist's seat during deorbit preparations. › Read more about Sally Ride's historic flight. Image Credit: NASA
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