Seminar Schedule
Planetarians' Zoom Seminars
...are usually on the last Friday of the month at 11am or 2 pm Pacific Time. The seminars are recorded and archived. For connection URL, see the Zoom Online Seminar page. Any planetarian who has something interesting to share is invited do a presentation at a seminar. Please contact Planetarium Zoom Seminar (PZS) Coordinator, Rosemary Walling <rosemary{~at}mariedrakeplanetarium.org>, with the following:
1. Possible date(s) for your presentation
2. A catchy Title
3. A brief Description
4. A brief Bio (who you are, where you work, 1-3 sentences)
Young Moon, 2.4% illuminated. Photo by Rich Ozer.
Upcoming Planetarians' Zoom Seminars
2024
2024 December 17 at 2pm Pacific time. PPA virtual meeting. More free form than a seminar, topics may be chosen and announced before the meeting or simply chosen on the fly during the meeting. A little like a hospitality suite party at a conference where planetarians informally exchange ideas and socialize.
2025
Dates and times subject to alteration depending on availability of presenters.
2025 Jan 31 at 11am PST (2pm EST, 19:00 UT). OpenSpace led by Micah Acinapura and Alex Bock. Join us for a journey through the cosmos with OpenSpace, the free and open-source software that brings astronomy and astrophysics to life. Leveraging data from NASA and other research institutions, OpenSpace uses state-of-the-art visualization techniques to create stunning, interactive tours of space and Earth. Whether you’re exploring distant planets or the latest scientific discoveries, OpenSpace offers an immersive experience that captivates audiences. Compatible with planetarium domes, theaters, flat screens, touch tables, and more, this powerful tool is used by over 80 institutions around the globe, engaging the public in museum settings, classrooms, and beyond.
2025 Feb 28
2025 Mar 28
2025 Apr 25
2025 May 30
2025 Jun 27
2025 Jul 25
2025 Aug 29
2025 Sep 26
2025 Oct 31 (or 24 if Halloween is not good for any reason)
2025 Nov 21 (3rd Fri)
2025 Dec 19 (3rd Fri)