Event

The March 21st meeting of the Lake County Astronomical Society will feature a presentation by Jim Plaxco titled, Solar Power from Space for Earth.  Mr. Plaxco is a digital artist and computing professional who has been a space activist since the mid-80’s when he became a member of the National Space Institute. He most recently served as both the Director of Information Systems and Data Protection Officer for the National Space Society. He is also the Webmaster, a Director, and President of the Chicago Society for Space Studies. Mr. Plaxco also created the CSSS Speakers Bureau. He additionally serves as a NASA JPL Solar System Ambassador, a National Space Society Space Ambassador,  the National Space Society Space Ambassador’s Economics Subject Matter Expert. This presentation will be a very educational and informative event that you will not want to miss.

The presentation will be followed by an LCAS business meeting starting about 8:30PM. Weather permitting, LCAS Members will show Attendees the Night Sky through powerful telescopes.

Date: Friday, March 21, 2025

Time: 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Central

Location: Volo Bog
28478 W. Brandenburg Road
Ingleside, IL 60041

Information for Visitors

Location Details

Volo Bog
Volo Bog was dedicated as an Illinois Nature Preserve in 1970. Three years later, it was registered as a National Natural Landmark with the United States Department of the Interior. More than 1,100 additional acres of land have been purchased to protect and enlarge the state preserve, which now includes marshes, prairie restoration areas, woodlands and two other bogs.

Notes:
LCAS holds meetings at the Volo Bog Visitor Center 10 times per year. The public is welcome to these meetings. For more information about meetings (including dates, times, and topics) see the LCAS webpage or Facebook page.

Event Report

Comments and anecdotes about the event:
Jim Plaxco gave a fascinating presentation. There were many questions asked and the attendees very much enjoyed the presentation.

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