Invited speakers

Dr. Jim Zimbelman Picture Keynote Speaker:

Dr. Jim Zimbelman

National Air and Space Museum.

"Mars Exploration Rovers: Geology on the Move"

Keynote Speaker:

Elizabeth Warner

Deep Impact Amateur Observing Program.

"Wait till you see our fireworks!" The amateur astronomers role in this space mission.

Image Elizabeth Warner, Deep Impact Observing Program
Dr. John Hoganson picture

Dinner Speakers:

Dr. John Hoganson
Dr. Edward Murphy

North Dakota Geological Survey

"Geology of the Lewis and Clark Trail"

Image: Dean Smith, Night Sky Network
Saturday Workshop (Part 1):

Dean Smith

University of North Dakota, Northern Sky Astronomical Society

"Night Sky Network Club Outreach Program, Searching for Extrasolar Planets"

Dr. Tim Young Picture Saturday Workshop (Part 2):

Dr. Tim Young

University of North Dakota

"Discovering Extra-Solar Planets using your backyard telescope!"

Amateur Astronomer:

Vishnu Reddy

University of North Dakota, Northern Sky Astronomical Society & Masters Student in the Dept. of Space Studies

"Spaceguard India"

Image: Vishnu Reddy Spacewatch India
Amateur Astronomer:

Dave Weinrich

Minnesota State University, Moorhead Planetarium Coordinator & member of the Fargo-Moorhead Astronomy Club

"Astronomical Outreach in Sri Lanka"