Marty McGuire is an amateur astronomer and lifelong aeronautical & space enthusiast in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Marty has participated in "NASAsocial" events at the Kennedy Space Center in Dec. 2015 (for the ISS ULA/Orbital ATK/Cygnus re-supply mission) and the NASA Goddard/James Webb Space Telescope Media Event in Jan 2016. Marty has met and interviewed members of the NASA James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) teams at Goddard, and is thrilled about what new discoveries NASA will find in the years to come. He believes we need to seek understanding of the vastness beyond Earth to better appreciate our own unique ecosystem and protect it for future generations. Marty is passionate about sharing his knowledge & resources with both children and adults.
Past Events Hosted By This Ambassador:
Lehigh University Astronomy Club Star Party - September 26, 2017 Lehigh University
Lehigh Valley BooFest 2018 Liberty High School
NASA's Juno Mission to Jupiter Emmaus Public Library
Backyard Astronomy Guy Social Media: January 2017 https://www.backyardastronomyguy.com
NASA Mars Science Laboratory: Curiosity Rover Emmaus Public Library
Past Events Collaborated On By This Ambassador:
Science is Amazing Festival Lancaster Science Factory
Wonders of our Solar System Lancaster Science Factory
Philadelphia Science Festival Independence Seaport Museum
