Astronomy Night At The White House

President Obama kicked off Astronomy Night on the South Lawn of the White House. Some 150 middle school students from the Washington area got to learn more about their universe using more than 20 telescopes provided by NASA and other organizations. They observed Jupiter, the moon and selected stars. Other activities included science presentations with samples of meteorites and moon rocks. NASA's Museum Alliance, a consortium of museums, science centers and planetariums conducted activities worldwide to coincide with the White House event. Astronomy Night helped note the International Year of Astronomy, a global celebration of contributions to society and culture in the 400 years since Galileo first used a telescope.

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[jago76]

How refreshing to have a president who can speak well and think clearly.

[skullaria]

I wish we could do something about light pollution. Too many kids can't even SEE the stars anymore.

[leightweight420]

I know it seems like a step backwards but it's giant leap for privatization of space. The government takes forever to do anything anyway.

[soccerchinchilla]

I was there :D

[USN276]

closing the budget for Nasa is thinking clearly?

[Dialga700Moviemaker]

there's me! first one in last row!

[alex leduc]

Celestron, all the way. Could have used a baffle, though...

[thegreeensky]

wow.. that was obama.... the person who inspires me.. nice!

[MUNCHLAXSNORLAX22]

Talk in the mic... :D AHAHAHAHAHA Obama is a great, very friendly inspirational man on earth.