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November 3, 2026
Details will be posted when available.
5:30 Astro Imaging Meeting
7:00 General Meeting
Speaker: Kevin Schindler
Program title:
Robert Goddard: The Dreamer Who Launched the Space Age
Program description:
Dr. Robert Goddard is widely considered the father of the space age and his groundbreaking experiments transformed rocketry from imagination into reality. This program will use historical images, personal writings, and accounts of his pioneering 1926 liquid‑fuel rocket launch that beckoned in the era of modern spaceflight. The presentation also highlights Esther Goddard’s essential role in preserving her husband's and ensuring his contributions continue to inspire future explorers.
Speaker bio:
Kevin Schindler is the historian and public information officer at Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, where he has worked for 31 years. In May 2023, he served as Astronomer in Residence at the Grand Canyon, He has authored nine books, including the recently released Robert Goddard’s Massachusetts, co-written with Charles Slatkin.