Night Sky Network 2020 Outreach Awards
March 2021 :
Each year the NASA Night Sky Network recognizes member organizations that are actively engaged in outreach activities. For the second time, Skyscrapers has been awarded with special Night Sky Network Star pins to acknowledge the members who brought us this recognition.
This year’s pin design was inspired by the appearance of Comet C/2020 F3 (NEOWISE) in our skies during the spring of 2020. Comets in particular have inspired stargazers for thousands of year, and the pin design is intended to inspire us to share the wonders of the skies with future generations.
As we all know from experience, 2020 was a difficult year for outreach. But, we are fortunate to have dedicated members who kept the mission of Skyscrapers alive.
Skyscrapers is pleased to present the Night Sky Network 2020 Outreach Award to three members for their hard work and commitment to education: James Crawford, James Hendrickson and Francine Jackson.
Jim Crawford, our head trustee, worked hard to repair and upgrade our facilities at Seagrave Memorial Observatory so we will be ready to greet visitors once again when COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.
Jim Hendrickson and Francine Jackson continued to educate the public by hosting several “Starry, Starry Nite” observing events at Chase Farm Park in Lincoln during September and October 2020.
They each received a pin and a certificate to show our appreciation.
Thank you Jim, Francine and Jim, for your time and talents!
