Carl Sagan Institute

@CSInst

Here at University, we are continuing Carl’s legacy. We are building the tools to find life in the Universe. We are the Carl Sagan Institute.

Ithaca, NY
carlsaganinstitute.org
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    22. huhtik.

    "Look again at that dot. That's here. That's home. That's us...To me, it underscores our responsibility to deal more kindly with one another, and to preserve and cherish the pale blue dot, the only home we've ever known.” Carl Sagan

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  2. 1. jouluk.

    fellow Esteban Gazel led this study that identified serpentinite – a green rock that holds fluids in its mineral structures – as a key driver of oxygen recycling, which helped create and maintain the sustaining atmosphere for life on Earth.

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  3. 1. jouluk.

    Happy 42nd birthday to the ! A great picture of the founders, with Carl Sagan in the center.

    Today's our 42nd birthday! 🎂 We're as old as the answer to life, the universe and everything! Here's a picture of our founders, Bruce Murray, Carl Sagan, and Lou Friedman, around the time of our formal incorporation on November 30, 1979.
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  4. uudelleentwiittasi
    9. marrask.

    Astronomer talked w/ @ the new decadal survey: "Exoplanets and searching for life on other worlds is really both hard and transformational, so that is a good focus area for the future of astronomy."

    Rain falling on a red, hot Jupiter-like planet. Credit: ESO/M. Kornmesser
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  5. 10. marrask.

    Carl Sagan became an associate professor in 1968 when he was just 34 years old. He was hired by Prof. Tommy Gold. Carl Sagan told the story in his Lost lecture, which you can watch on the YouTube Channel:

    Andy Bernard The Office GIF
    Today is ! Let's celebrate on his birthday with some trivia questions. We will reveal the answers at the end of the day. Here is an easy one: How old was Carl Sagan when he came to to become an associate professor at the astronomy department?
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  6. 10. marrask.

    When next time you are in Ithaca, NY, visit the Sagan Planet Walk: Start by the Sun 🌞 in downtown Ithaca, and walk the 3/4-mile, 1:5 billion scale model of our solar system. You can even get a Solar Passport !

    Carl Sagan Star Dust GIF
    Happy birthday ! Let's celebrate his b-day with a few trivia questions. We will reveal the answers at the end of the day. Here is the 2nd one: The Sagan Planet Walk is a 3/4-mile long, 1:5 billion, scale model of our solar system. Where is it located?
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  7. 10. marrask.

    We let Carl answer this question about his house 🙂🎂🍰 This excerpt is from his "Lost Lecture". You can watch the full lecture and many other & videos on the YouTube Channel:

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  8. 10. marrask.

    Carl Sagan's resting place is in the Lake View cemetery near his old house and University: It is frequently visited by all who loved him & got inspired by him. People leave letters, small presents, flowers on the grave.

    Today we are celebrating . Our & undergrad came to because of Carl's legacy and shares a birthday w/him. Happy b-day Gillis! Our final trivia Q: Where is 's resting place? (see Gillis's picture below):
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  9. 10. marrask.

    Today we are celebrating . Our & undergrad came to because of Carl's legacy and shares a birthday w/him. Happy b-day Gillis! Our final trivia Q: Where is 's resting place? (see Gillis's picture below):

    Happy birthday to us both. Two decades for me now, and 87 orbits for you.
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  10. uudelleentwiittasi
    9. marrask.

    Happy Birthday to an amazing scientist and communicator - would have been 87 years old today. I wish I could talk to him about the amazing new planets we are discovering. Sitting in his old office we overlap in space but unfortunately not in time...

    “Books are key to understanding the world and participating in a democratic society.” Carl Sagan, born on this day in 1934, on reading as an essential instrument of citizenship
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  11. 9. marrask.

    Happy ! We are celebrating it with random trivia questions. We will reveal the answers tonight. You can take a guess or try to find the answer... This is a tricky one:What was in Carl Sagan’s house in Ithaca before he moved there?(there are multiple correct answers)

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  12. 9. marrask.

    Happy birthday ! Let's celebrate his b-day with a few trivia questions. We will reveal the answers at the end of the day. Here is the 2nd one: The Sagan Planet Walk is a 3/4-mile long, 1:5 billion, scale model of our solar system. Where is it located?

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  13. 9. marrask.

    Today is ! Let's celebrate on his birthday with some trivia questions. We will reveal the answers at the end of the day. Here is an easy one: How old was Carl Sagan when he came to to become an associate professor at the astronomy department?

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  14. 9. marrask.

    How young would be today, on November 9th, 2021? Please answer the question and post your favorite Sagan quote, meme, or picture in the reply!

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  15. uudelleentwiittasi
    28. lokak.

    I went for a walk around today to enjoy the beautiful place I work at. folks, make sure to get out of your offices once in awhile! – paikassa Beebe Lake

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  16. 21. lokak.

    How will our solar system end? A distant planet offers hints . director, told : “The discoveries show that outer planets — and perhaps their moons — can survive the demise of their stars…”

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  17. 20. lokak.

    Check out the HOT research from fellow Esteban Gazel 🌋

    . scientists to join team for live volcanic eruption via
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    20. lokak.

    On this day in 1980, Carl Sagan appeared on the cover of TIME magazine. Here he is explaining, with his characteristic cosmic charisma, the science of how stars are born, live, die, and give us life

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    20. lokak.

    Join the community & learn online during the winter break . Offering a 3-week long course w/recorded lectures (M,Tu,F) and online meetings (W,Th). You don't need to be a Cornell student. Register here: . DM me w/questions

    Advertisement for the winter science communication course (https://marksarvary.com/scicommcourse/)
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  20. 19. lokak.

    Join fellow & dean on October 26th in Dryden, NY for this fantastic event.

    Description of event with cover of Prof. Jayawardhana's book and stars and planets as background.
    For local parents: Join A&S Dean Ray Jayawardhana, prof. of astronomy, for a Pajama Storytime Tues. Oct. 26 at the Southworth Library in Dryden. He'll be reading his recent book "Child of the Universe," w/free copies for the kids
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  21. 19. lokak.

    Congratulations to our director who received the Stephen H. Weiss teaching award. As one of her students said: “Every time I leave her office, I feel more confident, prepared, and calm about finishing my studies at .”

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