FEATURED EXHIBIT
Earth from Space
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Courtesy Landsat 7 |
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| Lena Delta The Lena River flows north for more than 2,800 miles through Russian Siberia to the Arctic Ocean. As the river enters the Laptev Sea, it divides into many channels to form a biologically rich delta. |
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Courtesy Landsat 7 |
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| New York Bridges, tunnels and subways connect Manhattan and the other boroughs. More than 10 million people live in the area captured in this view. Landsat images, such as this, are used to map the extent of urbanization on the earth's surface. |
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February 16 – June 28, 2008
at the University Museum
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Each day, high above the clouds, dozens of sophisticated imaging satellites circle the Earth. These high-tech instruments are capable of capturing extraordinary conditions and events that are nearly impossible to document from the surface of the planet. These remarkable images, which reveal the awesome beauty of our planet's surface through the "eyes" of a space satellite, will be on display for the Cedar Valley to enjoy as the UNI Museums host this impressive traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian Institution.
Featuring 40 detailed satellite images of our planet — from the swirling arms of a massive hurricane and the grid-like pattern of Kansas farmland to the triangular shadows cast
by the Great Pyramids and the sinuous channels entering the Arctic Ocean — earth from space will astound you. View the world as never before! earth from space combines advanced technology and remote sensing to reveal the majestic beauty and ever-changing landscape of our planet.
A Magic Planet video globe — a digital display with a sphere-shaped screen — accompanies the exhibit and we’ll also have a computer kiosk, equipped with a variety of related web sites, for you to browse and explore. These unique sites will bring earth from space down to a more personal level and promise hands-on, interactive fun.
We've collaborated with local libraries, shopping malls, and tourism centers to highlight this extraordinary exhibit. Be on the look-out for earth from space details, and please share this information with friends and family. We've planned a wealth of relevant, fascinating, and thought-provoking programs to accompany this Smithsonian treasure. Join us!
Tour the exhibit online at www.earthfromspace.si.edu
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Earth from Space is organized by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service in collaboration with the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. The exhibition has been made possible by Global Imagination. Additional support has been provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the Smithsonian Women's Committee. The Smithsonian Community Grant Program, funded by MetLife Foundation, is a proud sponsor of these public programs.
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Collections Contact:
Kim Elise Taylor, Collections Manager
319-273-6923 or kim.taylor@uni.edu
