Event

First Annual Carl Sagan Day

This November 7, 2009, we will celebrate the life and contributions of the great astronomer, author, and philosopher, Carl Sagan, on the 75th anniversary of his birth.

Carl Sagan was a Professor of Astronomy and Space Science and Director of the Laboratory for Planetary Studies at Cornell University. He served as an advisor and consultant to NASA, and played a major role in the establishment of SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence). He was a Pulitzer Prize winning author and most familiar to the public through his COSMOS series on PBS. In addition to numerous awards, recognitions and honorary degrees for his outstanding contributions, he is acknowledged as one of the most effective public faces of astronomy and space science throughout the world. Sagan died in December 1996.

Event Activities

A full day program of activities is planned to take place at Broward College Central Campus - 3501 SW Davie Rd., Davie, FL 33314, including teacher workshops, children’s activities, showings of the COSMOS series episodes, food, magic shows, science displays, planetarium programs, telescope workshops, games, door prizes, star-gazing, and many surprises. The event is free to all. Schedules below are subject to change.

No registration is necessary for this event, just come and enjoy!

Company/Organization: Broward College
Broward College Central Campus, 3501 SW Davie Rd., Davie, FL 33314
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Saturday, November 07, 2009
12:00pm - 8:00pm
http://www.carlsaganday.com/