ASHLAND, Neb. - Air and Space Museum is proud to present “Earth From Space” on exhibit from May 23 until July 19.
Each day, high above the clouds, dozens of sophisticated imaging satellites circle the earth. These high-tech machines are capable of capturing extraordinary conditions and events that are nearly impossible to document from the surface of the planet. These remarkable images are on display in a new Smithsonian traveling exhibition.
“Earth from Space,” developed by the Center for Earth and Planetary Studies at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum, in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES), explains how satellite imagery is gathered and used to expand our understanding of life on Earth. The exhibition reveals the awesome beauty of the planet’s surface through the “eyes” of a space satellite.
The exhibition presents 38 beautifully detailed satellite images of the 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. It also explores the remote sensing technology used to gather the images and discusses the individual satellites whose images are on display. The exhibition is highlighted by a Magic Planet digital video globe-a digital display with a sphere-shaped screen. This tool will allow visitors to observe the global extent of images returned from orbiting satellites.
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.
All activities and presentations are free with paid Museum admission or membership.
The mission of Strategic Air & Space Museum is to celebrate our heritage, preserve the artifacts and inspire learning.
The Strategic Air & Space Museum is located at Exit 426 off I-80, halfway between Omaha and Lincoln. The Museum is open 7 days a week, 9am-5pm. Regular Admission is $8.50 for adults, $7 for seniors/military, $4 for children ages 6-12, and children under 5 are free.
