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[dewayne]

This post belongs in the Mission to Saturn area, but I was not allowed to post there for some reason. Sorry!

I just found out I have been named to the Saturn Observation Campaign by NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab.
I am so excited about this.
This is cool.
I am one of several people representing Illinois.
I have to give at least three public programs in the next year.
Any interesting presentation ideas are welcome.

[stargazer]

Hi Dewayne,

Congrats. How did you manage this one. I am courious. What kind of presentations do you have to do.

Good Luck and Congrats again


Becky

[NatureDevil]

Wow, that is an honor. Hey, you need anyone with a musical background, background in giving speeches, or just a pair of hands, count me in. I'd be glad to offer any help.

NatureDevil

[Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe]

Now isn't that just too cool!

Please go into detail about the Campaign. If you have content in writing, pass it to me, and I'll post it here.

Congratulations on the honor and recognition!

[dewayne]

The web address is: www.soc.jpl.nasa,gov/index.cfm

What follows is the text explaining the campaign.
NASA / JPL Cassini-Huygens Saturn Observation Campaign - Opportunity to Participate
We invite everyone from professional astronomers to the public to join the Cassini-Huygens Mission to Saturn,through the Saturn Observation Campaign. A section of NASA's Cassini-Huygens website will be dedicated to resources, event announcements, observation techniques and educational material related to planetary observation.

What: Partner with local organizations to increase support and plan at least 3 events within a year. Report your events on our web site.

Why: Members of the Saturn Observation Campaign will be able to participate in on-line training sessions and programs conducted from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Team members will lead their communities to enjoy the magnificent planet Saturn. Team members' efforts will have a lasting impact in creating a connection between local communities and exploration of the solar system.

When: The application window for 2004 - 2005 participants is open. Current members must also reapply for participation by June 30, 2004.

How: Apply electronically using the Saturn Observation Campaign Application.

Who: If you have questions regarding this application, please contact: Jane Houston Jones by e-mail at [e-mail] or call [phone].

Note: This Opportunity to Participate will be repeated every year.



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Selection Criteria

Team members will be selected based on the following criteria:

Experience in planetary observation
Knowledge of the Cassini-Huygens mission and its science objectives
Ability to partner with local resources at schools, municipal organizations, museums, planetariums and private industry
Experience in planning events
Member of -- or ability to partner with -- local astronomy organizations
Note to applicants:

Amateur astronomy organizations may apply as a group but must submit a single point of contact
Planetariums and museums should follow the same rule and submit a single point of contact
Solar System Ambassadors and Solar System Educators should indicate their affiliation with those programs
Requirements:

Host between 3 and 5 events through June 2005
Report demographic data on attendees using the event summary form
Year-round access to e-mail and the Internet
Ability to download and print materials from the Internet
Participate in on-line training sessions

[NatureDevil]

Ooooh...

Someone's got their work cut out for them......

NatureDevil

[stargazer]

Hi,

I tried to click on the link and it goes no where. Is there another one.

Becky

[dewayne]

I'd say go to NASA or Jet Propulsion Lab and type Saturn Observation Campaign in the search engine.

[Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe]

DeWayne,

When you accomplish your first task of the program, please be sure to do a write up about it here. If you get any certificates or acknowledgements, please send them to me. And also...if you have a pic of yourself with your Scope, send it to me and I'll create a section for you and your accomplisments. We like to acknowledge our membership.

I hope you would use us as a reference in your efforts and again, congratulations!

Hooray for DeWayne - Hoorah!

[stargazer]

Dewayne,

Let us know from time to time how it goes for you. If you need help with Saturn Info let me know. I have a boat load.


B