MOONDAY: The 40th Anniversary of the First Moon Landing!

THE FRONTIERS OF FLIGHT MUSEUM

And

The National Space Society of North Texas

Present

MOONDAY

The 40th Anniversary of the First Moon Landing!
Sunday, July 19, 2009—1:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Door prizes will be awarded every half-hour (from 1:30-5:00) in addition to the special prizes given during auditorium presentations.

Visitors will receive a "space kit" with space flight-oriented posters, mouse pads, Moon maps, stickers, puzzles, and other items, while supplies last.

1:30-2:15: Marianne Dyson, former NASA Flight Controller and author of space-themed books including Home on the Moon for middle-school readers, presents "Next Step: The Moon" for families (see http://www.mdyson.com/)




2:30-3:15: Craig Nelson (see www.craignelson.us) will speak about his newest book, Rocket Men: The Epic Story of the First Men on the Moon. Both he and Marianne Dyson will be available to sign their books thoughout the day.





3:30-4:15: Ron DiIulio, Planetarium and Astronomy Lab Director in the Department of Physics at the University of North Texas, presents "How to Find a Fallen Star" about the origins of the solar system, and awards an actual meteorite from outer space to one lucky audience member.

Chaz Hafey, Astronomy and Physics Lab Coordinator for Brookhaven College, fascinates students of all ages with actual lunar soil and rock samples provided by NASA. The program, at 2:00, 3:00 and 4:00 p.m., is free—but space is limited, so call (214) 350-1651 for a reservation.

The Dallas Area Rocket Society (DARS) will give a model rocket- building class at 2:30 p.m. for students age 10 and up. The $25.00 fee includes the model rocket kit, two rocket motors and a one-year membership in DARS which provides students a launch venue for their rockets. Call (214) 350-1651 to enroll.

And many more exciting presentations.

Go to www.flightmuseum.com or call (214) 350-1651 for more information.

Frontiers of Flight Museum
6911 Lemmon Avenue
Dallas, Texas 75209