"Become a Citizen Scientist with NASA Globe Observer" at the La Salle Public Library

On Saturday, September 7th at 10:30 a.m. the La Salle Public Library will host a Citizen Science workshop about Clouds, as part of the NASA Globe Observer protocol.   

In this hands-on program, participants will learn how different skies look with varying amount of cloud cover and understand how the same amount of cover can look from different perspectives, find out how aerosols affect our perception of the sky's color and how it impacts the environment around us.   The program will begin promptly at 10:30 a.m. at the La Salle Public Library, with activities taking place at Rotary Park, La Salle.  During the program, participants will use the NASA Globe Observer app.  Participants are encouraged to bring their own device with them. 

Citizen science engages the public in science investigations.  NASA's Globe Observer free mobile app enables citizen scientists of all ages to contribute to NASA science by taking photos and submitting observation data via uploading.  Data gathered and uploaded by participants in the Globe activities is used by scientists around the world.   This work is supported by the NASA Earth Science Education Collaborative.   

This program is free, open to the public and is for adults and children, ages 8 years or older.   In the event of inclement weather, the program will be postponed until Saturday, September 14th at 10:30 a.m.  The La Salle Public Library is located at 305 Marquette St. La Salle, and is ADA compliant and welcoming.   For more information, please call the Library at 815-223-2341.