Previous | Current lunation | Next Synodic month length 29.59 days This is lunation 67 of Meeus index or 1020 from Brown series. Earth's natural satellite is moving from the beginning to the first part of current synodic month. Sun and Moon gravitational forces are not aligned, but meet at big angle, so their combined tidal force is weak. New Moon in Cancer ♋ after 23 days on 6 July 2005 at 12:03 Neap tide.Last Quarter in Aries ♈ after 15 days on 28 June 2005 at 18:23.Full Moon in Capricorn ♑ after 8 days on 22 June 2005 at 04:14.First Quarter in Virgo ♍ after 1 day on 15 June 2005 at 01:22.1996 Kids Witness News Clip featuring an in-depth look inside SciTrek from 7:16-13:45.SciTrek Unlimited Capacity commercial promoting the opening of the museum.The museum played a vital role in inspiring a generation of scientists, engineers, and inventors who would shape the future of technology and innovation. Many visitors credited their experiences at SciTrek for sparking their lifelong passion for science and curiosity about the world. SciTrek’s unique approach to science education left a lasting impact on the Atlanta community. In the years following its closure, the SciTrek facility was repurposed, with portions of the building eventually being converted into other uses, such as a charter school called Tech High. Some assets, including the Challenger Learning Center, found a new home at the Fernbank Science Center. On January 15, 2005, all of SciTrek’s exhibits were either sold or auctioned off. The museum ultimately closed its doors on Aug. The entrance to SciTrek, November 18, 2005, Wikimedia Commons/Scott Ehardt However, in June 2003, the Georgia Department of Education’s budget for the 2004 fiscal year reduced funding for SciTrek by 10 percent. In August 2002, the Georgia Assembly allocated $425,000 to SciTrek and started a capital fundraising campaign aiming to raise $5 million. In June 2001, the State of Georgia, which had been providing an annual grant of $175,000, contributed an additional $300,000 to help keep the museum operational. Instead of shutting down immediately, the museum’s board granted a 90-day reprieve. The museum had run a deficit for the previous three years, reaching $700,000 for fiscal 2000. By January 2001, SciTrek faced a financial crisis. The Closure and Aftermathĭespite its popularity, SciTrek faced financial difficulties throughout its existence. The museum also featured the Challenger Learning Center, a $1.7 million model of a NASA space shuttle mission, which opened its doors to the public in January 2003. Special Collections and Archives, Georgia State University Library. AJCP299-029f, Atlanta Journal-Constitution Photographic Archives. Students at the SciTrek Mission to Mars exhibit, 1992. In 1991, SciTrek saw more than 750,000 visitors, with the majority being schoolchildren. Based on the strength of early attendance numbers, the museum’s organizers had high hopes for the future, estimating that attendance would ultimately reach 1 million. By the end of its first full year, the museum had drawn in a total of 350,000 guests. With a dedicated team of 34 staff members and the support of 150 enthusiastic volunteers, it quickly became a beloved institution for young, curious minds.ĭuring its three-day grand opening, SciTrek welcomed an impressive 11,000 visitors. SciTrek began its journey as Atlanta’s premier hands-on science museum for kids, operating on an annual budget of $2.5 million. 29, 1988, in a 96,000-square-foot facility next to the Atlanta Civic Center. Woodruff Foundation, the museum opened its doors on Oct. With support from the city of Atlanta and the Robert W. The museum was incorporated that same year, thanks to funding from the Metropolitan Foundation. SciTrek was the brainchild of Mary O’Connor and Sue Trotter, who decided to pursue a science museum for Atlanta in 1982. The Atlanta Constitution,, Sun, SciTrek’s Beginnings A news clipping about the origins of SciTrek.
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