Post by Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe on Apr 10, 2013 11:43:50 GMT -6
Yuri's Night 2013
University of Evanston
University of Evanston
I'll be attending the Yuri's night - celebrating the Yuri Gagarin space flight, (although there is some evidence that states Vladimir Ilyushin was the first man in space), and enjoying the showing of the Russian film "Taming of the Fire" and sampling Russian eats this Thursday, the 11th of April 2013.
It's free and open to the public.
The Adler Planetarium will also have a recognition of Yuri's achievement...
Along with millions of people, The Adler celebrates Yuri’s night on April 12, 2013 to remember and celebrate the signature events of space exploration history. On that date in 1961, Gagarin soared into space, also becoming the first human to orbit the earth. His flight proved that it was possible for humans to survive that journey, paving the way for later cosmonauts, astronauts, taikonauts, and other future explorers.
www.adlerplanetarium.org/adler-transmissions/celebrate-yuris-night
I have never attended any of the previous recognitions of Yuri's flight and this will be my first. Pics a plenty.
Be there.
With an early day starting at 5:00 am the next day...Maria and I left during the intermission. I had hoped to catch all of this, but at least there is some of it on You Tube:
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