presented by Steve Caron
An in-depth look at the exploration of the solar system by earthbound space probes and the fascinating discoveries they’ve made.
For over 50 years, unmanned spacecraft have visited and explored the neighboring planets and moons in our solar system, sending back pictures and information that has captivated and inspired a generation. This golden age of discovery is full of fascinating stories and their journeys are truly some of the modern marvels of human ingenuity.
Steve Caron is a local astronomer and musician in the high desert. Originally from the San Francisco area and later on, Los Angeles, he moved to Twentynine Palms in 2013 to enjoy the dark night skies. He is committed to astronomy outreach programs and is the lead astronomer with the new Twentynine Palms Astronomy Club. He volunteered at Sky’s the Limit from 2013-2017 and is currently a volunteer astronomer with Joshua Tree National Park. As a musician, he plays with several local ensembles, including Desert Sõl, the Harmonic Winds, the Mojave Brass and the Joshua Tree Philharmonic. Steve attended the University of Southern California where he studied music and astronomy. He is also active in the teaching community with private students and is a faculty member of the Hi-Desert Cultural Center’s Arts Academy. Steve has been practicing astronomy from a very young age and is also an avid astrophotographer.
Bring your lunch, bring your friends, or just bring yourself to our Brown Bag Lunch Lecture Series once a month. Speakers will present topics of special interest for high desert residents. The lectures start at 12:00 p.m. Admission is $ 5 or free for Museum Members/Sponsors. Beverages will be served.