FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 20, 2007
Media Contact: Michael Corby 904.632.3310

“Is Anyone Else Here (or There)? — Life Beyond Earth” a public lecture and discussion by FCCJ Astronomy Professor Mike Reynolds

What:	“Is Anyone Else Here (or There)? — Life Beyond Earth”
When:	Oct 10 at 7:30 p.m.
Where:	Florida Community College North Campus, 4501 Capper Road Bldg E, Room E235, (first floor)
Cost:	Free and open to the public.

Details: Mike D. Reynolds, Ph.D., will present about the possibilities for life on other planets, both near and far. Will these other beings be based on water, as we are, or will it be ammonia, or even methane? What temperature range might support these beings? Did comets actually start life on earth by landing with bits of DNA seeded in them? Come to the fascinating exploration with an exciting and entertaining speaker. Even watch a comet being made.

Reynolds, FCCJ associate dean of Mathematics and Natural Sciences and professor of Astronomy, professional astronomer, former state teacher of the year, was a national finalist in the NASA Teacher-in-Space program. He is Executive Director Emeritus of the Chabot Space and Science Center in Oakland and author of numerous books and articles on astronomy. Reynolds was the 2002 recipient of the G. Bruce Blair medal, the “Nobel Prize” of amateur astronomy awarded to a living astronomer who has made an important contribution to amateur astronomy. His fifth book, “Binocular Stargazing,” makes astronomy and stargazing accessible to anyone even without a telescope.

For more information or to RSVP please contact Dr. Paula Thompson at 904.766.6530 or North Campus Student Life and Leadership Development at 904.766.6786.