. Sidewalk Astronomers visit NASA JPL in Pasadena. slides/IMG_0342.html Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:36:26 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 This sign greets visitors at the Visitor Center. This sign greets visitors at the Visitor Center. slides/IMG_0342.jpg slides/IMG_0343.html Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:36:26 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Lots of good mugs and memorabilia at the gift shop. Lots of good mugs and memorabilia at the gift shop. slides/IMG_0343.jpg slides/IMG_0344.html Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:36:26 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Departing the visitor center for our tour, Donna, Katie, ?, Jane, and ? Departing the visitor center for our tour, Donna, Katie, ?, Jane, and ? slides/IMG_0344.jpg slides/IMG_0346.html Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:36:26 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 A model of Explorer 1, the first U.S. artificial satellite, in the museum. A model of Explorer 1, the first U.S. artificial satellite, in the museum. slides/IMG_0346.jpg slides/IMG_0348.html Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:36:26 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Visiting a full-scale model of one of the Mars Exploration Rovers. Visiting a full-scale model of one of the Mars Exploration Rovers. slides/IMG_0348.jpg slides/IMG_0353.html Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:36:26 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 The Sojourner rover, a full-scale model from the Mars Pathfinder mission. The Sojourner rover, a full-scale model from the Mars Pathfinder mission. slides/IMG_0353.jpg slides/IMG_0355.html Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:36:26 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 A full-scale Galileo model, the spacecraft that had a memorable mission to Jupiter. A full-scale Galileo model, the spacecraft that had a memorable mission to Jupiter. slides/IMG_0355.jpg slides/IMG_0356.html Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:36:26 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 A one-tenth scale Cassini model. A one-tenth scale Cassini model. slides/IMG_0356.jpg slides/IMG_0357.html Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:36:26 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 An engineering copy of the Galileo tape recorder, which proved invaluable in its revised mission. An engineering copy of the Galileo tape recorder, which proved invaluable in its revised mission. slides/IMG_0357.jpg slides/IMG_0361.html Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:36:26 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 A display showing infrared (left) and visible light views from the same camera. A display showing infrared (left) and visible light views from the same camera. slides/IMG_0361.jpg slides/IMG_0363.html Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:36:26 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Looking down the mall at JPL. Looking down the mall at JPL. slides/IMG_0363.jpg slides/IMG_0366.html Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:36:26 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Taking photos of the various displays and exhibits along the mall. Taking photos of the various displays and exhibits along the mall. slides/IMG_0366.jpg slides/IMG_0367.html Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:36:26 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 A full-scale model of Mars Phoenix Lander. A full-scale model of Mars Phoenix Lander. slides/IMG_0367.jpg slides/IMG_0369.html Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:36:26 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Some detail on the Mars Phoenix Lander model. Some detail on the Mars Phoenix Lander model. slides/IMG_0369.jpg slides/IMG_0373.html Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:36:26 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 The Space Flight Operations Facility is a National Historic Landmark. The Space Flight Operations Facility is a National Historic Landmark. slides/IMG_0373.jpg slides/IMG_0374.html Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:36:26 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 The mission control center at the Space Flight Operation Facility. The picture is taken from the visitor gallery, and there are some reflections on the glass separating wall. The mission control center at the Space Flight Operation Facility. The picture is taken from the visitor gallery, and there are some reflections on the glass separating wall. slides/IMG_0374.jpg slides/IMG_0379.html Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:36:26 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Deep Space Network receiving plan for a daily period. Deep Space Network receiving plan for a daily period. slides/IMG_0379.jpg slides/IMG_0380.html Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:36:26 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Current spacecraft data being received from the Deep Space Network. Current spacecraft data being received from the Deep Space Network. slides/IMG_0380.jpg slides/IMG_0381.html Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:36:26 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Picture gallery in the Space Flight Operations Facility. Picture gallery in the Space Flight Operations Facility. slides/IMG_0381.jpg slides/IMG_0382.html Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:36:26 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Picture exhibit in the Space Flight Operation Facility. Picture exhibit in the Space Flight Operation Facility. slides/IMG_0382.jpg slides/IMG_0384.html Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:36:26 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Mars mural in the Space Flight Operations Facility. Mars mural in the Space Flight Operations Facility. slides/IMG_0384.jpg slides/IMG_0385.html Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:36:26 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Dave Doody built this interactive exhibit that demonstrates gravitational slingshots. Dave Doody built this interactive exhibit that demonstrates gravitational slingshots. slides/IMG_0385.jpg slides/IMG_0387.html Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:36:26 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Walking through JPL. Walking through JPL. slides/IMG_0387.jpg slides/IMG_0388.html Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:36:26 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 A new building being constructed at JPL. A new building being constructed at JPL. slides/IMG_0388.jpg slides/IMG_0391.html Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:36:26 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Inside the Mars surface test viewing area. Inside the Mars surface test viewing area. slides/IMG_0391.jpg slides/IMG_0392.html Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:36:26 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 A Mars Exploration Rover model in the surface test bed. A Mars Exploration Rover model in the surface test bed. slides/IMG_0392.jpg slides/IMG_0393.html Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:36:26 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Mars Exploration Rover Surface System Testbed. Mars Exploration Rover Surface System Testbed. slides/IMG_0393.jpg slides/IMG_0394.html Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:36:26 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 An MER model in the surface test area. An MER model in the surface test area. slides/IMG_0394.jpg slides/IMG_0395.html Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:36:26 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Rover crossing. Rover crossing. slides/IMG_0395.jpg slides/IMG_0398.html Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:36:26 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Katie and Jane. Katie and Jane. slides/IMG_0398.jpg slides/IMG_0399.html Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:36:26 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Technicians work on an MER model in an outdoor sandbox. Technicians work on an MER model in an outdoor sandbox. slides/IMG_0399.jpg slides/IMG_0403.html Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:36:26 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Entering the Spacecraft Assembly Facility. Entering the Spacecraft Assembly Facility. slides/IMG_0403.jpg slides/IMG_0406.html Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:36:26 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Work being done for the Mars Science Laboratory mission. Work being done for the Mars Science Laboratory mission. slides/IMG_0406.jpg slides/IMG_0412.html Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:36:26 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Work being done for the Mars Science Laboratory mission. Work being done for the Mars Science Laboratory mission. slides/IMG_0412.jpg slides/IMG_0415.html Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:36:26 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Inside the Spacecraft Assembly Facility. Inside the Spacecraft Assembly Facility. slides/IMG_0415.jpg slides/IMG_0417.html Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:36:26 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Construction on the Aquarius spacecraft. Construction on the Aquarius spacecraft. slides/IMG_0417.jpg slides/IMG_0418.html Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:36:26 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Construction on the Aquarius spacecraft. Construction on the Aquarius spacecraft. slides/IMG_0418.jpg slides/IMG_0419.html Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:36:26 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Construction on the Aquarius spacecraft. Construction on the Aquarius spacecraft. slides/IMG_0419.jpg slides/IMG_0420.html Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:36:26 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Test equipment for the Aquarius mission. Test equipment for the Aquarius mission. slides/IMG_0420.jpg slides/IMG_0424.html Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:36:26 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 One of the visitor galleries in the Spacecraft Assembly Facility. One of the visitor galleries in the Spacecraft Assembly Facility. slides/IMG_0424.jpg slides/IMG_0425.html Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:36:26 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Hardware for the Aquarius mission. Hardware for the Aquarius mission. slides/IMG_0425.jpg slides/IMG_0426.html Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:36:26 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Aquarius flight configuration. Aquarius flight configuration. slides/IMG_0426.jpg slides/IMG_0428.html Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:36:26 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Group photo of Sidewalk Astronomers. Group photo of Sidewalk Astronomers. slides/IMG_0428.jpg slides/IMG_0432.html Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:36:26 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 The Caltech Athenaeum, where we went for lunch. The Caltech Athenaeum, where we went for lunch. slides/IMG_0432.jpg slides/IMG_0435.html Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:36:26 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Looking along the Olive Walk at Caltech, near the undergraduate residences. Looking along the Olive Walk at Caltech, near the undergraduate residences. slides/IMG_0435.jpg slides/IMG_0436.html Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:36:26 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 The Fleming cannon. The Fleming cannon. slides/IMG_0436.jpg slides/IMG_0441.html Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:36:26 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 A new sundial at the student center, given this year by the alumni association. A new sundial at the student center, given this year by the alumni association. slides/IMG_0441.jpg slides/IMG_0444.html Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:36:26 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Descriptive plaque for the sundial. Descriptive plaque for the sundial. slides/IMG_0444.jpg