RASC GA: Ruth Northcott Memorial Lecture - First Man: The Life of Neil Armstrong

Neil Armstrong - the first human to set foot on the Moon - made history and inspired an entire planet. Meet James Hansen, author of the acclaimed biography, First Man: The Life of Neil A. Armstrong, upon which the recent film was based. Author and professor of history at Auburn University, Hansen will speak about the amazing life of Neil Armstrong as we reflect on the 50 years since Apollo 11.

CBC journalist / RASC Journal Editor Nicole Mortillaro will interview Mr. Hansen.

The Ruth Northcott Memorial Lecture is sponsored by the RASC and is held biennially.

Doors open at 7:00pm. This lecture will also be streamed live at: https://www.youtube.com/rasctoronto/live

Who can attend: Everyone
Fee: Free
Registration: Recommended. Please register here.
Organized by: Royal Astronomical Society of Canada
Location: York University, New Student Centre, Conference Space, 2nd floor, 15 Library Ln, Toronto, ON

https://rascga2019.ca/schedule/10-ruth-northcott-lecture-apollo-celebration/