Meet Dr Gary Blackwood

Third in a lecture series curated by Dr. Gary Blackwood, NASA/JPL, ret:
COSMIC CONNECTIONS with NASA Scientists beneath the Desert Sky

Meet & Greet:
Dr. Gary Blackwood, NASA/JPL ret.

5:00 – 6:00 pm

29 Palms Inn
73950 Inn Ave., Twentynine Palms, CA

Reservations suggested to reserve your seat
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Don't forget to REGISTER for his lecture Stars of the Zodiac; Science and Sky Lore following at Sky's The Limit.

The Meet & Greet is the perfect chance to chat, ask questions, and get to know the brilliant mind behind the science before his talk at Skys The Limit Observatory. Come say hi and connect with fellow enthusiasts!

The Inn will have a selection of galactic cocktails and appetizers for purchase and is offering a discount on a stay at either the Inn or Campbell House. Those wishing to continue the conversation after 6:00 pm should phone the Inn for dinner reservations 760-367-3505.

Dr. Gary Blackwood recently retired from a 36-year career at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, where he developed advanced science and technology to search for life in the universe and was instrumental in the development of the acclaimed Exoplanet Travel Bureau art & science posters. He earned degrees in aerospace engineering at MIT (BS, MS, PhD). In 2025, he served as the Resident Fellow at the Harrison House Arts & Ecology Center in Joshua Tree, giving star tours and hosting presentations on NASA's exploration of the universe and search for life outside our solar system. He is currently co-founder of EarthRise LLC which applies science observations and analysis to scale nature-based solutions for regenerative farming. His passions include professional speaking and presenting night sky tours to connect audiences with the wonders of the universe.