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I attended a lecture by Mr. Burke several years ago at Carnegie Music Hall in Pittsburgh.

You can get more information about Mr. Burke at this Wikipedia article:

< http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Burke_(science_historian) >

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--- On Wed, 6/11/08, Pat Barthelow <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> From: Pat Barthelow <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: James Burke;  Jamesburg Moon Bounce
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2008, 4:25 PM
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> 
> Greetings from a New List subscriber,
> 
> I joined to seek wisdom on how to develop a great
> instrument/tool of science and science outreach, that some
> have called a museum piece. My team has other ideas, beyond
> the Museum piece idea. We would rather put it to use, in
> ADDITION to making it a sort of remote Museum Piece, and
> science outreach tool.
> I include extensive information about the Photogenic and
> powerfully capable Science tool, the Jamesburg
> Earth Station, brought out of mothballs over the last 2
> years by volunteers, and now used for very exciting moon
> bounce radio communications, and available for science
> outreach.
> 
> We plan to use the existing fiber optic connectivity to the
> earth station, to make it internet remote controllable, for
> science, and also for sharing experiences with
> (particularly) young people. We will bring kids to the
> operating position, either in person, or via internet, and
> have them cast their voices to the moon, and hear it
> return, (2.5 seconds later) after a speed of light round
> trip. With a little luck (and planning) they can achieve a
> 2 way voice conversation with another ham radio operator
> somewhere on earth, via moon bounce. It sends chills up
> adult scientists spines when they realize what is actually
> going on, and should do so for kids, and maybe nudge them
> to science based careers.
> Some of the moon walking astronauts plan on doing some moon
> bounce fun at Jamesburg, soon, also, and we hope to have
> some kids under their guidance, participate, and to film
> it.
> 
> 
> What I wonder, is, if any of you have contact with James
> Burke (my hero on TV) the producer of the
> "Connections", "Day the Universe
> Changed" and other fantastic TV Science Creations ?
> 
> Mr Burke recently visited a science museum in California
> and his visit was covered in the local media.
> I bet he would be a great asset/ally in any science museum
> endeavor. We would love to get him to sit
> at the radio at Jamesburg, and have him do a moon bounce
> radio contact/demonstration.
> 
> All the best,
> Pat Barthelow (916) 315-9271
> Project Manager
> Jamesburg Moonbounce Team
> [log in to unmask]
> 
> Some more information on Jamesburg from some of my Moon
> bounce team, here:
> Our website:
> http://www.jamesburgdish.org
> 
> Google Maps Image: http://www.maps.google.com
> Type in: Comsat Rd. Carmel Valley CA
> or:
> http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Comsat+Rd,+Carmel+Valley+CA&sll=36.397727,-121.649487&sspn=0.009137,0.015879&ie=UTF8&ll=36.401303,-121.647985&spn=0.009136,0.015879&t=h&z=16
> 
> Web Portfolios of Jamesburg:
> Brad's Portfolio:
> http://picasaweb.google.com/jawayetti/JamesburgEarthStation
> San Diego State Portfolio:
> http://citi.sdsu.edu/gallery/projects/jamesburgearthstation/photoalbum_view
> Rex's Portfolios
> http://www.xertech.net/Jam_pics1/Dish1a2.html
> http://www.xertech.net/Jam_pics1/Dish1a1.html
> 
> You tube Video of a Moon Bounce Contact from the Vertex
> Room of the antennas.
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-y7v8up211E
> 
> The Dish Lat/Long is:
> 36 24 11 121 38 50 NAD 83
> Dish, Birdbath position
> http://www.longandflatsociety.com/Portals/8/Gallery/904/100_0907.JPG
> and:
> http://www.longandflatsociety.com/Portals/8/Gallery/911/IMG_3042.jpg
> 
> Secondary Reflector
> http://www.longandflatsociety.com/Portals/8/Gallery/911/IMG_3072.jpg
> Dish, on Post to the Intelsat Satellite
> http://www.longandflatsociety.com/Portals/8/Gallery/912/P6030124.jpg
> Dish Face
> http://www.longandflatsociety.com/Portals/8/Gallery/912/P6030036.jpg
> Jamesburg ATT switching room, now empty; One of several.
> http://www.longandflatsociety.com/Portals/8/Gallery/911/IMG_3051.jpg
> On the Dish, at the phase center, feed horn under the
> covers
> http://www.longandflatsociety.com/Portals/8/Gallery/911/IMG_3074.jpg
> More action on the dish surface
> http://www.longandflatsociety.com/Portals/8/Gallery/911/IMG_3073.jpg
> an Diego State Visualization Center, Dr Rasmussen Jamesburg
> 
> Pictures slide show From Dr Rasmussen:
> http://citi.sdsu.edu/gallery/projects/jamesburgearthstation/photoalbum_view
> Dish Drive Cabinet with Interlock Cabinet
> http://www.longandflatsociety.com/Portals/8/Gallery/911/IMG_3056.jpg
> Vertex Control Computers
> http://www.longandflatsociety.com/Portals/8/Gallery/911/IMG_3059.jpg
> 
> Azimuth Gearbox/Clutch system, 1 of 2
> http://www.longandflatsociety.com/Portals/8/Gallery/911/IMG_3065.jpg
> 
> Azimuth Gearbox/Cluth System/Low power backup motor
> drive/Hand Crank
> http://www.longandflatsociety.com/Portals/8/Gallery/911/IMG_3066.jpg
> 
> Drive System Decouple, by removing Chain/Master link
> http://www.longandflatsociety.com/Portals/8/Gallery/911/IMG_3082.jpg
> 
> Work Party, Azimuth Limit Switches
> http://www.longandflatsociety.com/Portals/8/Gallery/911/IMG_3067.jpg
> 
> Jamesburg ATT switching room, empty; Inspection
> http://www.longandflatsociety.com/Portals/8/Gallery/911/IMG_3051.jpg
> Elevation Drive Pinion Gear
> http://www.longandflatsociety.com/Portals/8/Gallery/911/IMG_3089.jpg
> Safety Pin and actuator;azimuth gear
> http://www.longandflatsociety.com/Portals/8/Gallery/911/IMG_3084.jpg
> 
> http://www.longandflatsociety.com/Portals/8/Gallery/910/IMG_4070s_rasmussen.jpg
> Understructure
> http://www.longandflatsociety.com/Portals/8/Gallery/910/IMG_4074s_rasmussen.jpg
> Brian Opening the Hatch
> http://www.longandflatsociety.com/Portals/8/Gallery/910/IMG_4094s_rasmussen.jpg
> Pat thru the Hatch
> http://www.longandflatsociety.com/Portals/8/Gallery/910/IMG_40
> 98s_rasmussen.jpg
> Dish Understructure
> http://www.longandflatsociety.com/Portals/8/Gallery/910/IMG_4119s_rasmussen.jpg
> Here is a Website picture gallery location, with large
> portfolios of unsorted pictures:
> http://www.longandflatsociety.com/Galleries/JamesburgEarthStation/tabid/466/Default.aspx
> Pictures from Late 60s, during construction:
> Concrete Trucks, Foundation Pour
> http://www.comsat-history.com/albums/Jamesburg/Jamesburg_Dec_11_1967_Pouring_concrete_for_antenna_footings.sized.jpgFooting
> http://www.comsat-history.com/albums/Jamesburg/Jamesburg_Jan_12_1968_Footing_of_antenna_bldg_forms_for_ant_lower_pedestal_foundation.sized.jpgPedestal
> http://www.comsat-history.com/albums/Jamesburg/Jamesburg_Jan_23_68_Antenna_mount_with_foundations_for_antenna_bldg_in_foreground.sized.jpgPedestal
> http://www.comsat-history.com/gallery/Jamesburg/Jamesburg_March_12_1968_Antenna_complex?full=1AntennaLift
> http://www.comsat-history.com/gallery/Jamesburg/Jamesburg_May_27_68_Lifting_antenna_reflector_into_place
> 
> 73,
> All the best,
> Pat Barthelow (916) 315-9271
> Project Manager
> Jamesburg Moonbounce Team
> [log in to unmask]


      

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