[Atmob-announce] Alan Bean talk - Tues April 29, 2008

[Noreen Grice]

Hi,

I wanted to pass along some exciting news and ask folks to respond  ASAP 
if you want to attend this special program. We have not yet announced it 
to the media and wanted to give you advance notice.

On Tuesday April 29, former Apollo astronaut Alan Bean, will be 
presenting "Reaching for the Stars" at the Museum of Science.

Program Description:

Space pioneer Alan Bean is the fourth of only twelve humans to have 
walked on the Moon. What's it like to be in his shoes? Find out as he 
describes what it means to be an astronaut. Learn about his role in the 
Apollo 12 mission in 1969, his experience as spacecraft commander of the 
second Skylab mission in 1973 -- when he spent 59 days in orbit -- and 
his 1,600 + hours in space prior to his 1981 NASA retirement. Bean will 
also discuss how he uses his unique paintings to document humankind's 
first lunar explorations.

Details:

The talk is from 7 - 8 pm in the Museum's Cahners Theater. Tickets are 
free but must be requested by email (alanbeantalk at mos.org) or phone 
(617-589-0270) ASAP. Tickets will  be available for pick-up in the 
Museum's Main Lobby on program night from 5-6:30 pm. Unclaimed tickets 
will be released at 6:30 pm.

Once Cahners Theater is filled to capacity, overflow remote seating 
within the Museum of Science, will be assigned.

Sincerely,

Noreen Grice, Planetarium