MAPS Conference 2018 – Thank You Sponsors!
Thank You Very Much! We would like to thank the following who made MAPS 2018 possible by their generous contributions! […]
Constellation Summer 2018
Constellation Summer 2018 Happy Summer! President's Message MAPS Education Committee Questions that lead to lessons! MAPS Conference Sponsors MAPS Business Meeting Stories in the Stars Horizon for Bear Hunt Constellation Wheel The Accessible Planetarium: Why It’s Good for Your Bottom Line Read the Newsletter
MAPS 2018 Board of Directors Elections – Results
Congratulations to Lee Ann Hennig and Paul Krupinski who will be continuing their service and to Patty Seaton who will be returning to the Executive Board. These new terms start at the business meeting during our MAPS 2018 conference. I'd like to thank all of our members who ran and everyone who cast a vote. [...]
Constellation Spring 2018
Constellation Spring 2018 Middle Atlantic Planetarium Society Conference 2018 President's Message & Election Results East Kentucky Science Center Red LEDs for Star Maps War of the Worlds Hubble @ 28 In Memoriam FREE Astronomy Exhibit Read the Newsletter
Gloria A. Villalobos
February, 5 1968 — March 11, 2018 Gloria Ariane Villalobos was born on February 5th, 1968 to loving parents Emetrio “Emmett” Villalobos and Lucille Villarreal in Stockton California. Her father Emmett was in the military so Gloria began to travel the word at just seven weeks old. After high school Gloria went on to attend [...]
Walter H. Tenschert
July 9, 1936 — December 19, 2017 Walter Tenschert ran the planetarium at Thomas Jefferson High School in Fairfax County, VA from 1967 until his retirement in 1988. He was MAPS Treasurer 1975-1978. He was also involved in IPS, serving as membership chair starting in 1974, and added the duties of treasurer when he was [...]
Frances Decibus
March 4, 1930 - April 21, 2018Frances Decibus passed away peacefully Saturday April 21, 2018 at home with her loving care taker Nelly at her side. She was born and resided in Perth Amboy before moving to Metuchen over 30 years ago. She was a teacher and Planetarium Director for the Old Bridge [...]
MAPS Conference 2018 – Delegate Registration
“Full STEAM Ahead!” Delegate Registration due by April 30, 2018 […]
MAPS Conference 2018 – “Full STEAM Ahead!”
Dear MAPS Member, The staff and volunteers of the Treworgy Planetarium at Mystic Seaport would like to invite you, MAPS friends and colleagues, to join us from May 30 – June 2, 2018, here in beautiful Mystic, Connecticut for the 2018 conference. The gathering, as always, is a great time for MAPS Members to re-connect, [...]
MAPS Conference 2018 – Host Facility
About the Treworgy Planetarium Nestled within the “formal gallery” region of the Mystic Seaport Museum is the Treworgy Planetarium. Originally named the “Seaport Planetarium”, it was re-named in 2009 in honor of Don Treworgy, its beloved director of 44 years, who had passed away earlier that year. […]
MAPS Conference 2018 – Conference Hotel
Hilton Mystic We have secured a block of rooms at the Hilton Mystic, which is exactly one mile away from Mystic Seaport: Rate for Wednesday and Thursday nights (May 30-31) = $139.00 Rate for Friday and Saturday nights (June 1-2) = $220.00 […]
MAPS Conference 2018 – Margaret Noble Address
The Passion for the Planetarium – by Patty Seaton Snapshot of 5th grade, my first trip to a planetarium, at the Howard B. Owens Science Center (HBOSC). I don’t remember the content of that program, but I remember the feeling of total awe of being under the stars. […]
MAPS Conference 2018 – Conference Schedule
2018 MAPS Conference Schedule View a PDF version of the conference schedule. […]
MAPS Conference 2018 – Participate and Contribute
There are four ways to participate in and contribute to the 2018 MAPS Conference […]
MAPS Conference 2018 – Travel Information
Air Travel Two airports provide travel to the Mystic, CT area: T.F. Green Airport (PVD) is located near Providence, RI (45 min from Mystic by car). Bradley International Airport (BDL) is near Hartford, CT (1 hour from Mystic by car). […]
MAPS 2018 Board of Directors Elections
As a member of the Middle Atlantic Planetarium Society, you have the privilege to vote for colleagues who will serve as your representatives on the MAPS Board.
MAPS 2018 Conference Announced – Save the Date!
Plan Now for the 2018 MAPS Conference! May 30 – June 2, 2018 Treworgy Planetarium, Mystic Seaport Museum, Mystic, CT […]
SPECIAL EXTENSION: Call for Nominations for MAPS Board Positions (2018-2020)
ELECTIONS BEGIN IN JANUARY The call for nominations for the position of Executive Board member (3 available positions) has been EXTENDED to December 8, 2017. (Bios will need to be submitted by Dec. 29). If you are interested in serving MAPS, this is a perfect opportunity to do so. As a member of the Executive [...]
IPS Update: An Experience in Italy
A Week in Italy for an American Planetarium Operator (click for IPS details) Each year, in the spring, the Serafino Zani Astronomical Observatory (Lumezzane/Brescia) hosts an American planetarium operator, whose native tongue is English, to work with high school students of English. Applications are requested from educators or astronomers who work with any of the various models of planetariums. [...]
Constellation Fall/Winter 2017
Constellation Fall/Winter 2017 Education Committee Eclipse Reports Kevin Conod Amie Gallagher Lee Ann Hennig Rod Martin Steve Russo President’s Message MAPS Conference 2018 In Memoriam MAPS 2018 Board of Directors Elections Read the Newsletter