Mike Thomas

Saturday evenings will be stellar this summer at the Jack C. Davis Observatory of Western Nevada College. A series of free slide lectures will be offered, June 14 through August 23. Doors open at 7 p.m. for the 7:30 p.m. lectures.

Mike Thomas will offer lectures on June 14, July 12, August 9 and August 23. John Dykes will offer a lecture on July 26. On all Saturday evenings, the observatory will continue its Saturday Star Parties featuring free telescope viewing at the Carson City location.

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Get acquainted with the wonders of the night skies with Saturday evening ‘Star Parties’ at the Jack C. Davis Observatory at Western Nevada College.

Popular lecturer Mike Thomas will offer free astronomy talks on on Saturday evenings, May 10 and May 24, beginning at 7:30 p.m.

May 10: "Ancient Alien Astronauts" will discuss whether there could have been extra-terrestrial visits to our planet in the past. This slide-show lecture separates fact from fiction.

Get acquainted with the wonders of the night skies with Saturday evening ‘Star Parties’ at the Jack C. Davis Observatory at Western Nevada College.
Lecturer Mike Thomas will offer free astronomy talks on on Saturday evenings, April 12 and 26, beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 12, “Apollo 11, To the Moon" offers a slide-show lecture about the epic story of the mission that landed Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin on the Moon in July 1969.

Michael Thomas Lecture Series
"Ancient Astronauts" Fact or Fiction?
Free to the General Public
Friday, January 10th 2014 at the Carson City Plaza Hotel
Doors open at 6 30pm. Lecture begins at 7 00 pm.

Did extra-terrestrials visits our planet in the past? Various media sources have put forward speculation that they did, and there are many believers. This Mike Thomas slide-show lecture examines this phenomenon, and focuses on determining fact from fiction.

Come join us at the Carson City Plaza Hotel & Event Center
801 South Carson Street
Carson City, Nevada 89701

Want a front row seat to the universe? Free weekly ‘Star Parties’ take place on most Saturday evenings at the Jack C. Davis Observatory on the Western Nevada College Carson City campus. Guests are encouraged to peer through telescopes at the night sky and visit with observatory volunteers, who are happy to answer questions.

On many evenings, slide lectures are offered by Michael Thomas, on a wide variety of astronomy-related topics. Doors open at 6 p.m., and lectures begin at 6:30 p.m.

Four hundred years ago a small group of people, who were persecuted for their religion in England, made a courageous voyage to a new land. These "Pilgrims" established a colony in the Americas, enduring great hardship and loss of life. This Mike Thomas slide-show lecture tells the story of these brave souls. 10am. Sierra Place, 1111 College Pkwy. (775) 841-4111

Mike Thomas presents his newest slide-show lecture, which covers the story of this magnificent ship, from it's construction to it's tragic first voyage. More than that, the presentation speaks of the courage of the people involved in this famous event. Learn about the reasons for the sinking, and see many images of the Titanic in it's deep ocean grave.

Observatory doors open at 7:30 pm. Lectures begin at 8:00 pm

This popular slide-show lecture by Mike Thomas covers the major asteroid strikes of the past, and the possibility of future collisions. The program also speaks to the chances of a life extinction asteroid event coming our way. Should we get ready to run for our lives? Find out.

Observatory doors open at 7:30 pm. Lectures begin at 8:00 pm

The story of the Trojan War is one of history's greatest tales. Mike Thomas leads you through "Homer's lliad," an exciting blend of mighty gods and mythical warriors. The slide-show lecture includes many wonderful images blended with well researched narrative. It also speaks to the ongoing question of fact or fiction.

Observatory doors open at 7:30 pm. Lectures begin at 8:00 pm

Don't miss this signature lecture of the Jack C. Davis Observatory. Mike Thomas will take you on a trip from the Sun, outward through the plantes, to deep space objects in our galaxy,and on to infinity. The topics cover many amazing facts, and astonishing Hubble Space Telescope images.

This lecture by Mike Thomas covers the life and accomplishments of this complex genius on June 4 at the Jack C. Davis Observatory at Western Nevada College. Leonardo was the acknowledged expert of him time in a wide variety of disciplines, from Science to the Arts. The presentation includes many images of Leonardo da Vinci's work.

Mike Thomas presents the slide-show lecture that addresses the "World End" paranoia, in particular the supposed prediction of the Mayan Calendar. Learn how such apocalyptic prophesies are originated, and why they have so many believers.

The Second part of the two part lecture on America's effort to put a man on the Moon. In this presentation Mike Thomas addresses the epic story of the Apollo Eleven Mission, which landed Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin on the Moon in July, 1969. This is a "don't miss" program, especially for the younger generation who may not be familiar with this historic event.The lecture is on May 14, from 6:30 to pm. Information: 775-445-3240

The First of a two part lecture covering the beginning days of NASA  and the U.S. space Program. This lecture by Mike Thomas tells the story of the first astronauts and the Mercury, Gemini, and initial Apollo missions. Learn about the men and machines that made our country the leader in space explorations.  Time: 6:30pm-10:00pm Information Contact:  775-445-3240     

This lecure presentation by Mike Thomas tells the story of the two Mars Rovers
spirit and opportunity and their ongoing seven year mission. The slide show
includes many incredible images of the surface of the Red Planet and provides
the latest information about the status of the rovers.

This week's Star Party at the Jack C. Davis Observatory on the campus of Western Nevada College will feature a slide show and lecture presented by Mike Thomas. The topic is "Alexander the Great" and the discussion will be about the young Greek king who goes on to conquer the known world in the 3rd Century BC.
The observatory opens at 6 p.m. and the lecture begins at 7:30 p.m. Free admission to the public. Please remember that the observatory will not open if it is snowing or there is snow on the roads.

Mike Thomas will present a silde-show lecture, "The Hubble Space Telescope." This presentation is the story of the space telescope
and the amazing images it has provided. It is aslo the story of the scientific discoveries that have come from the twenty years it has been in space.
The Observatory opens at 6p.m. and the lecture begins at 7:30 p.m. Free admission to the public. Please remember that the Observatory will not open if it is snowing or there is snow on the roads.

Mike Thomas will present a slide-show lecture, " Lord Horatio Nelson, Admiral of the Seas" about the life of the most famous naval hero in history. The story goes from his life as a boy in the English countryside to his historic victory at the Battle of Trafalgar. It is the tale of a true hero, whose name lives on as the defender of his country, and as the role model for all men who set off for a life on the sea.

Jack C. Davis Observatory opens at 6 p.m. and the lecture will begin at 7:30 p.m. Free admission to the public. Please remember that the Observatory

This slide-show lecture by Mike Thomas is about the 18th Century Astronomer Charles Messier,who compiled a catalog of 110 objects, including Galaxies, Nebulas, and Star Clusters. Every year
astronomers try to locate and observe as many of these celestail wonders as possible.

If the sky is clear or partly clear this Saturday, March 5th, the observatory staff & volunteers will be attempting to make observations on as many of these targets as is practical. The Observatory will NOT open if it is snowing or if there is snow on the road ways. For details call 445-3000.

The Star Party at the Jack C. Davis Observatory at Western Nevada College in Carson City will be held on Saturday and will feature a lecture entitled "Infinity and Beyond" by Mike Thomas. Doors open at 6 p.m., with the lecture to begin at 7:30 p.m.