NASA Scientists on Antarctica Solar Eclipse voyage

NASA Scientists host Solar Eclipse voyage to Antarctica Every now and then, New Scientist helps a carefully selected commercial partner speak to our audience. Their support helps us produce the high quality journalism we bring you every week. We hope you find today's message relevant and useful. Two NASA scientists to host Solar Eclipse voyage to Antarctica NASA astronomer, Dr Michelle Thaller and NASA Engineer, Dr Andrew Booth are confirmed as special guest lecturers for Aurora Expeditions' Solar Eclipse expedition to Antarctica, from 24th Nov 2021 to 15th Dec 2021. Dr Thaller currently presents How the Universe Works and Space's Deepest Secrets on the Discovery Science Channel and Dr Booth is a lead engineer on NASA's WFIRST mission, with an aim to unravel the secrets of dark energy and dark matter, and search for exoplanets. "The extreme environment of Antarctica is used by NASA to simulate places as far away as Mars and the moons of Jupiter, and we promise to take passengers along for a scientific journey they'll never forget!” Dr Michelle Thaller, Assistant Director for Science Communication NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Centre Aurora Expeditions are leaders in small ship polar travel, exploring the remote and wild. They are offering a truly unique opportunity to travel to Antarctica with Dr Thaller and Dr Booth who will conduct a series of fascinating talks on Antarctica's role in science and astronomy to enrich the experience in anticipation of the solar eclipse. To witness the spectacle of a total solar eclipse in Antarctica is in itself extraordinary^, but to be guided by a NASA astronomer is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! [Find out more]( Other scientific pursuits... Aurora Expeditions' Experts From historians to geologists, and naturalists to leading photographers, the onboard expedition team at Aurora Expeditions have led voyages to the Arctic and Antarctica for over 27 years. They are honoured to have such amazing people in their expedition team who impart their unparalleled knowledge and incredible passion to passengers onboard. Check out their website to learn all about their fascinating backgrounds. [Learn more]( Calling all birders! The Arctic's many landscapes have become home to some of the world's most fascinating and beautiful birdlife. On a selection of Aurora Expeditions' Arctic voyages they pass through places that more than 100 birds call home and their onboard naturalists are right there to guide you and host captivating onboard lectures. From the Atlantic puffin to the snowy owl, learn more about their favourite birds you might be able to spot in the Arctic below. [Learn more]( Contact Aurora Expeditions or your local travel agent for more information [auroraexpeditions.com.au]( Freecall (within Australia): 1 800 637 688 Phone: +61 (0) 2 9252 1033 International Toll-Free Numbers: New Zealand: 0 800 424 310 United Kingdom: 0 808 189 2005 US & Canada: 1 888 485 5080 Netherlands: 0 800 023 0929 ^Viewing the solar eclipse is subject to weather and ice conditions allowing for it to be possible [destinations]( | [our ship]( | [activities]( | [brochures]( |[blog]( | [contact us]( [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( * This email has been sent to {EMAIL} * [Unsubscribe]( from further emails relating to selected third party partners from New Scientist. * Read our [privacy policy]( Disclaimer This message is intended only for the use of the person(s) ("Intended Recipient") to whom it is addressed. It may contain information, which is privileged and confidential. Accordingly any dissemination, distribution, copying or other use of this message or any of its content by any person other than the Intended Recipient may constitute a breach of civil or criminal law and is strictly prohibited. If you are not the Intended Recipient, please contact the sender as soon as possible. We and our third party service providers may use cookies and other web technologies in conjunction with this email. These technologies are used to understand activity with this email and on certain portions of our website. This enables us to improve our site, your experience on our site, and the offerings that we may provide to you. If you do not want these technologies placed on your device, please opt-out of receiving emails from us. New Scientist Ltd Registered Office: 25 Bedford Street, London, WC2E 9ES Registered in England under Company No. 10644366 Australian Office: Suite 3, Level 11, 100 Walker Street, North Sydney NSW 2060 Registered in Australia under ABN 22 621 413 170