Wednesday, May 26, 2021 @ 5:30pm

An Evening with Franklin Institute Chief Astronomer Derrick Pitts

Please join us (virtually) for our traditional Spring Social. Grab a drink and put on a favorite Zoom background.

Meeting Schedule and Agenda

5:25 – 5:30 pm – Zoom Sign-in (Free – All Welcome)

5:30 pm – 6:15 pm – Guest Speaker Presents

6:15 pm – 6:30 pm/6:45pm  – Board Meeting (open to all ASA members and candidates)

Guest Speaker Background

Derrick Pitts

Derrick H. Pitts is an American astronomer. He is Chief Astronomer and Planetarium Director for the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was the president of the Philadelphia chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. He has made numerous television appearances, including shows such as The Colbert Report, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Countdown with Keith Olbermann, The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell, and The Ed Show. Since 1991, he’s co-hosted a weekly radio discussion program called Skytalk on WHYY-FM in Philadelphia, PA.

Mr. Pitts is a graduate of Germantown Academy (Fort Washington, PA), St. Lawrence University, (Canton, NY) and has received honorary Doctor of Science degrees from La Salle University (Philadelphia, PA) and University College of Mathematics and Science.

Derrick tells some of his story in this interview.

If you are interested,  send us a note via the form below to receive a Zoom invite. All Philadelphia Chapter ASA members will receive a zoom invite. If you do not receive an invite at least 48 hours ahead of time and wish to receive one, please contact us.

There is no charge for this general meeting and it is open to members, guests and students.