|
Author
|
Topic: 7/30: Gemini X 50th with Michael Collins (KS)
|
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42986
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
|
posted 06-10-2016 11:44 PM
   
Cosmosphere release 50th Anniversary of Gemini X: Pathway to the MoonSaturday, July 30, 2016 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Cosmosphere, Hutchinson, Kansas Help us celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Gemini X Mission with special guest, NASA Astronaut Michael Collins, Gemini X Pilot and Apollo XI Command Module Pilot. Enjoy cocktails by the Gemini X capsule, dinner and a question and answer session. Tickets are $50 a person. $45 for Cosmosphere Members. Tickets will be available for purchase starting June 30 at cosmo.org and by calling 620.665.9310. Seating will be limited. |
Wehaveliftoff
Member Posts: 2343
From:
Registered: Aug 2001
|
posted 06-12-2016 12:01 AM
Significance of Gemini X mission and Kansas? |
nasamad
Member Posts: 2121
From: Essex, UK
Registered: Jul 2001
|
posted 06-12-2016 02:28 AM
As far as I'm aware there is no link between Kansas and the Gemini X mission. For this occasion however, it would be impossible to have cocktails next to the Gemini X capsule in anywhere other than Kansas.  |
MrSpace86
Member Posts: 1618
From: Gardner, KS, USA
Registered: Feb 2003
|
posted 07-01-2016 11:47 AM
It appears this event has sold out.Anyone here planning on attending? |
MrSpace86
Member Posts: 1618
From: Gardner, KS, USA
Registered: Feb 2003
|
posted 07-27-2016 12:10 PM
Received more information from the Cosmosphere in regards to this event. I expected the no autographs of any kind policy because, well, it's Michael Collins. But there will be a strictly enforced no photography policy of any kind. So essentially that means that I could not take a single photo during the event and I could not get a photo with him. Kind of a bummer. Not to be petty or anything, but I live 3.5 hours away from the Cosmosphere, plus the price to attend the event, I feel I could have a nice dinner and cocktails anywhere else for a lot cheaper. |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42986
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
|
posted 07-27-2016 08:28 PM
If the lack of photos leaves you without a motivation to go, let me suggest two: you will support a great museum and you will get to see and hear from Michael Collins. Seems like a pretty good deal to me... |
MrSpace86
Member Posts: 1618
From: Gardner, KS, USA
Registered: Feb 2003
|
posted 07-27-2016 10:05 PM
Yes, I did think about it and figured it wasn't as bad as I thought. The Cosmosphere sent out clarification too: The Cosmosphere has adopted a no selfie/no photograph policy to go along with its longstanding no autograph policy.This is a direct result of the inconvenience caused at last year’s Apollo XIII event as guests who insisted on several selfies with our Astronauts and Mission Control VIPs impeded the ability of others to interact with the VIPs they’d paid to see. Jim Lovell even made the comment that the advent of cell phone photos has made the crowd interaction less enjoyable than it had been in the past. It's unfortunate but I totally understand. |
Fra Mauro
Member Posts: 1587
From: Bethpage, N.Y.
Registered: Jul 2002
|
posted 07-28-2016 08:00 AM
Basically, some people's rudeness and their addiction to cell phones has ruined it for many others. I have seen this at events with athletes too. Sadly, I agree. |
DCCollector
Member Posts: 227
From: Washington, DC USA
Registered: Dec 2006
|
posted 07-28-2016 12:52 PM
I've always thought a good compromise would be a photo op at the beginning of an event, ensuring everyone gets a chance for a photo, then a no photo policy for the remainder of the event. |
Mike Isbell
Member Posts: 551
From: Silver Spring, Maryland USA
Registered: Aug 2003
|
posted 07-28-2016 01:08 PM
Ditto. |
hlbjr
Member Posts: 475
From: Delray Beach Florida USA
Registered: Mar 2006
|
posted 07-29-2016 08:26 AM
The Cosmosphere has made it clear that their photographer will be sure to get a picture of each attendee with Mike Collins. I think that's more than reasonable and I laud the Cosmosphere for setting civil boundaries for these gatherings. |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42986
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
|
posted 07-30-2016 05:03 PM
From the Cosmosphere on Facebook: We have been happy to host astronaut Michael Collins and his daughters Ann and Kate today. He signed our wall in the Cosmosphere Camps rotunda and visited his Gemini X spacecraft. How cool is that?!  
|
HistorianMom
Member Posts: 105
From: Columbia, Missouri USA
Registered: Nov 2010
|
posted 07-31-2016 09:36 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Wehaveliftoff:
Significance of Gemini X mission and Kansas?
The Cosmosphere houses the Gemini X spacecraft oin its collection as well as a number of other items relating to the mission. |
HistorianMom
Member Posts: 105
From: Columbia, Missouri USA
Registered: Nov 2010
|
posted 07-31-2016 09:42 PM
It was a lovely evening although there was little chance to interact with General Collins. We all went through a receiving line and then were seated at long banquet tables. I can understand a no selfies policy to speed up the receiving line, but we could have taken a few non-flash photos from our seats during the Q&A after dinner with zero disruption to anyone. The no photos policy was pretty harsh.I've been a premium Cosmosphere member for many years and drive in several times a year (its a six hour ea h way drive for me). I will be less likely to drive in for future events if this policy remains in place. |
HistorianMom
Member Posts: 105
From: Columbia, Missouri USA
Registered: Nov 2010
|
posted 07-31-2016 09:48 PM
quote:
Originally posted by hlbjr:
The Cosmosphere has made it clear that their photographer will be sure to get a picture of each attendee with Mike Collins.
Actually their e-mail said that there was no guarantee that all attendees would be in a photo. I like to take photos at these events, not just selfies with the astronauts but also photos of things like decor and table settings, groups of friends I'm with, the astronauts interacting, etc. I really missed taking photos last night and having them today, although otherwise it was a great event and Mike and his daughters were their usual charming and witty selves. |
advertisement