On Friday, September 27, 2024, at 5:00 PM, the Intrepid Museum will present Astronomy Night.
The Intrepid Museum invites visitors to its last Free Friday of the year on September 27 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, offering extended hours at no cost. Special programming during this event will include Astronomy Night, part of the Astro Live Series.
A recent view of USS Intrepid at Pier 86 on Manhattan Island, New York City. (image via Wikipedia)
Astronomy Nights are free and provide fun-filled, educational experiences for the whole family. The events feature talks from astronauts, engineers, and scientists, as well as activities and demonstrations led by Museum educators. Local astronomers will be present with high-powered telescopes to assist visitors in navigating the night sky and to answer questions about astronomy and stargazing. Guests are encouraged to bring their own binoculars or use the telescopes provided by the experts.
This month, attendees will have the opportunity to hear from former NASA astronaut and author Tom Jones, who will discuss his latest book, *Space Shuttle Stories: Firsthand Astronaut Accounts from All 135 Missions*, in conversation with former NASA astronauts Mike Massimino and Sidney M. Gutierrez. The talk will provide insights into all 135 shuttle missions through firsthand accounts from the astronauts who flew them, with additional stories shared by these experienced space travelers. The discussion will take place in the Intrepid Museum‘s Space Shuttle Pavilion, and for those unable to attend in person, the conversation will be livestreamed on Facebook or YouTube.
Born in Milan, Italy, Moreno moved to the U.S. in 1999 to pursue a career as a commercial pilot. His aviation passion began early, inspired by his uncle, an F-104 Starfighter Crew Chief, and his father, a military traffic controller. Childhood adventures included camping outside military bases and watching planes at Aeroporto Linate. In 1999, he relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, to obtain his commercial pilot license, a move that became permanent. With 24 years in the U.S., he now flies full-time for a Part 91 business aviation company in Atlanta. He is actively involved with the Commemorative Air Force, the D-Day Squadron, and other aviation organizations. He enjoys life with his supportive wife and three wonderful children.
Born in Milan, Italy, Moreno moved to the U.S. in 1999 to pursue a career as a commercial pilot. His aviation passion began early, inspired by his uncle, an F-104 Starfighter Crew Chief, and his father, a military traffic controller. Childhood adventures included camping outside military bases and watching planes at Aeroporto Linate. In 1999, he relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, to obtain his commercial pilot license, a move that became permanent. With 24 years in the U.S., he now flies full-time for a Part 91 business aviation company in Atlanta. He is actively involved with the Commemorative Air Force, the D-Day Squadron, and other aviation organizations. He enjoys life with his supportive wife and three wonderful children.
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