Descriptions & illustrations of the Apollo Guidance Computer, the Display and Keyboard Unit (DSKY), how the astronauts used it and how it interfaced to the remainder of the Command Module, and comparisons to show similarity with other computer systems including Windows programs.
Presenters: John Jennings & Donn Anderson NASA has created a communication system that controls and receives data from many space probes and is never out of communication. The Deep Space Network involves three facilities around the Earth so that NASA never loses contact with all of its active spacecraft. We will show the three world...
To help ensure your wee folk enjoy a safe & spooky Halloween, the museum will remain open until 7:00 PM on Monday October 31st. The museum will not be open for general admissions after 5:00 PM. But the admissions desk will be open, so, simply pop into the Aviation Museum Admissions desk on Halloween to...
Please join us on November 2nd for a day of celebration to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the first and only flight of the Hughes Flying Boat (a.k.a. the Spruce Goose). The celebration features: - Special film presentation: 'Oregon Bound' by Peter Dibble, in the Evergreen Giant Screen Theater. - Extended Aviation Museum hours (open...
We regret that on November 5th and 10th the Aviation portion of our museum will be closed to the public. However, our Space Museum will be open to the public both days.
In Honor of Veterans Day this Friday, November 11th, Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum will once again offer our Veterans Free Admission from Monday, November 7th through Sunday, November 13th. (However, the Aviation portion of our Museum will be closed on November 10th)
Presenters: Donn Anderson & John Jennings The vast majority of asteroids have a variety of rocky compositions. But a few asteroids are made of something really amazing: METAL! The largest is Psyche. Why are we interested in this particular and peculiar type of asteroid? What is it going to take to go there? What discoveries...
We regret that on November 10th the Aviation portion of our museum will be closed to the public. However, our Space Museum will be open to the public both days. Our Aviation Museum will reopen November 11th. We apologize for this inconvenience.
Presenters: Donn Anderson & John Jennings 50 years ago on December 7th, five massive F-1 rocket engines rumbled to life turning night into day as Apollo 17 lifted off into the Florida sky. What was it like to witness the only night launch of a Saturn V? Come hear an eyewitness give a description of...
Star Struck: Join master storyteller Will Hornyak at the Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum Theater for a wild ride through Greek and Roman myths, Native American legends, and historical lore inspired by stars, planets, and the winter solstice. A nationally touring storyteller, Will Hornyak has performed at festivals and theatres throughout the United States. He...
Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum is Closed for observance of Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, & Christmas Day.
Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum is Closed for observance of Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, & Christmas Day.
