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Vatican Observatory N E W S L E T T vatican observatory NEWSLETTER Spring 2012 embacing, encouraging and pomoting scientifc study VOF Honors Benefactors at Circles of Giving Awards Dinner DID YOU KNOW? German Jesuit Christoph Cla- vius’s viewing of the total solar eclipse of 1560 made him de- cide that astronomy would be his life's work? He went on to write numerous textbooks and Rich Friedrich and Peter Moore was the senior mathematician on Fr. DiUlio and Marianne Augustine of the Pacifc Western Foundation the commission for the reform of On February 24, 2012, the Vatican Observatory Foundation honored friends and benefactors who have so the calendar in 1582. Te Vatican generously supported the work of the Vatican Observatory over time. Each year as donors reach a certain Observatory Foundation rec- lifetime giving level, they achieve a Circle of Giving designation and are recognized and thanked publicly ognizes his contribution to the by the President and Board of Directors as well as their fellow benefactors and friends. Each Circle of Giv- feld by welcoming benefactors of ing is named in honor of one of the exceptional individuals connected with astronomy, the Society of Jesus $10,000 to the Christoph Clavius and the Vatican Observatory. At this year’s dinner four honorees were present to receive awards from Circle of Giving. Foundation President Fr. Albert J. DiUlio, S.J., and Board Chairman, Richard J. Friedrich. They included Christoph Clavius Bill Ahmanson of The Ahmanson Foundation; Marianne Augustine; Peter Moore of the Pacific Western Foundation; and Dan Cracchiolo of The Steele Foundation, whose award was accepted by his sister, Rose Collins. This recognition is a small token of our profound gratitude and appreciation. Without the loyal support of these wonderful people and all those who give generously to the VOF, we would not be able to sustain programs that represent the Church in the world of science. Thank you! Pius XI Circle2011 ($100,000) CirclesAngelo o Secchi Givin Circle ($50,000)g HonorChristophees Clavius Circle The Ahmanson Foundation The Steele Foundation ($10,000) Thomas E. Golden, Jr. Marianne Augustine The John B. and Nelly Llanos Kilroy Eusebio Kino Circle ($25,000) Edward and Constance Donahue Foundation Ar-Hale Foundation Michael Searle Karl and Bernadette Schurz Pacific Western Foundation Michael and Sylvia Szpak Georges Le Maitre Circle ($5,000) West Pharmaceuticals Founded in 1891, the Vatican Observatory demonstrates the Church’s desire to embrace, encourage and promote scientific study, Father José Funes, S.J. Director, Vatican Observatory on the basis of her conviction that ‘faith and reason are like two wings on which the human spirit rises to the contemplation of truth’ (Fides et Ratio, Proemium). For more information, email ([email protected] or) or call (+1 (520) 795-1694). Father Albert J. DiUlio, S.J. President, Vatican Observatory Foundation vatican observatory Br. Guy Travels In 1891, Pope Leo XIII established the Vatican Observatory “that every- one might see clearly that the Church and her Pastors are not opposed to true and solid science … but that they em- brace it, encourage it, and promote it.” Tus our task at the Vatican Observa- tory is twofold: to do the science, and to show the world what we do. One way this second task is done is with public and classroom lectures. Br. Guy Fr. DiUlio and Bill Ahmanson at the Awards Dinner Consolmagno, in his role as coordina- tor for public relations at the Specola, is one of the busiest lecturers on the Vatican Observatory Staf and regu- larly takes month-long trips to pres- Mesage fomby Fr. Albert thDiUlio,e S.J.P rsident ent talks about the Observatory and its work. Tis past winter, he traveled Spring has sprung and what passes for a Tucson winter has faded into to North America and over a period memories. Te cacti are in bloom, the roses are up and the air is full of of six weeks gave more than 30 public the marvelous fragrances of the newly awakened earth. Te inspiration presentations in various locations. of the Resurrection and the gifts of the Spirit urge us forward with light The Vancouver crowd and life. helped Br. Guy celebrate 400 years of Te Vatican Observatory Foundation is experiencing this new spring in Jesuits in Canada many ways as well. For us it is a transition to new leadership after the departure of Fr. Coyne for Syracuse, NY and LeMoyne College. His dedicated and brilliant leadership over almost three decades brought both funding and recognition to the Vatican Observatory and its fag- ship telescope, the Vatican Advanced Technology Telescope. Like many wonderful organizations we now must continue to build on his vital and St. Peter Church - Charlotte NC excellent work. Stanford University - Stanford, CA Campion College, U of Regina - Regina SK As the scientists of the Vatican Observatory continue to explore God’s UC Merced - Merced CA grand universe and unlock more of its mysteries and challenges, the VOF Folsom Lake Community College - Sacramento, CA continues to seek ever more and diferent ways to fund their work. Te Capricon Science Fiction Convention - Chicago, IL VATT is not, as you know, funded by the Vatican but solely by the Vati- De Paul University - Chicago, IL can Observatory Foundation. Your continued help and support is vital to our eforts and we thank you profusely for that efort. In no other arena Benedictine College - Lisle, IL can you share in the vital work of understanding and exploring the full- Boskone SF Convention - Boston, MA ness of God’s creation. VOF Seminar - Los Angeles, CA Carr Lecture - Vancouver, BC God bless! Regis University - Denver, CO Living the Catholic Faith Conference - Denver, CO Spring 2012 2 Reaching for the Heavens Pisa Exhibit by Br. Guy Consolmagno, S.J. On March 9, the exhibition “Storie Dall’Altro Mondo”—Stories from Another World—opened in Pisa, Italy. It's a beautifully crafted show of astronomical pho- tos, meteorite samples (including pieces of the Moon and Mars), modern artifacts, historical instruments and books, and interactive educational experiences. But two things in particular make this exhibit stand out from other astronomy shows. First, it is being co-sponsored by an interesting group of collaborators, including the Vatican Observatory; the Italian National Institute of Nuclear Physics; the Depart- ment of Physics at the University of Pisa; and the Archdiocese of Pisa. In conjunc- tion with this interesting mix of scientifc and religious institutions, there is a special connection to these themes. For in fact, this is not the frst time that such diverse elements have been found together in Pisa. Indeed all of them coexisted in the life of Pietro Cardinal Maf. Cardinal Maf served as the archbishop of Pisa in the early 20th century, but he was also a scientist and a historian of science. Famously, he proposed that a statue should be raised in Pisa to honor Galileo, its most famous astronomical son. (Tis proposal was turned down by the city, apparently for political reasons.) We remember Cardinal Maf at the Specola in his role as president of the Vatican Observatory during its formative years. He was responsible for bringing Fr. Johann Hagen, S.J. from Georgetown University to be its director, the frst Jesuit to hold that post. Maf’s life is celebrated at the exhibition with letters and writings on matters both religious and scientifc. Among the dis- plays is a book on Chinese astronomy and geography that he received from friends in China which may be the work of the famous Jesuit missionary Matteo Ricci. Te theme of the exhibition is “the universe within and without us.” When the Vatican Observatory’s role in this exhibition was frst announced, Fr. José Funes made special note of the connection between the universal and the particular. “Te his- tory of the universe could not be told without our ‘small’ human stories,” he said. “Cardinal Maf lived a dual existence: the world of the Church and that of science… in the search for the deeper meaning of human existence.” Fr. George Coyne, S.J., gave a lecture at Chicago's prestigious Adler Planetarium in November 2011 and was joined by VOF board member Noteworthy Sunny Chico (left), her hus- band Gery Chico (far right), and Adler President Dr. Paul Knappenberger (inner right). Jesuit provincials from Africa visited Castel Gandolfo in April 2012. 3 Spring 2012 vatican observatory 2012 Annual Meeting VOF Board member February 23-24, 2012 | Los Angeles, California Chris Hitchcock chats with NASA astronaut and keynote speaker, Nicole Stott To continue a longstandingRece traditionpt iofo sharingn & informationSemina aboutr the research being done at the Vatican Observatory, the VOF organized a seminar in Los Angeles with two pre- sentations. Fr. José G. Funes, S.J., Director of the Vatican Observatory, presented “Vatican Observatory Research: Today,” giving an excellent, informative and entertaining summary of the current staf’s work. Ten Br. Guy Consolmagno, S.J., Curator of the Vatican Observa- tory meteorite collection and Planetary Scientist, presented “Exotic Dust, Exotic Moons and Exoplanets” demonstrating his vast knowledge and expertise in this area. Tese lectures were followed by quite a few questions from the well-informed audience. Our thanks to Loyola High School for allowing us to have this event and the VOF annual board meeting on their campus. Roger Risdall, Rose Collins, Fr. DiUlio, Diane McGee and Board Member Jim McGee after the seminar John Watkins, Tom Collins, Rose Collins, Board Member June Scobee Rodgers and Roger Risdall enjoy the seminar reception Fr. Funes with Gary and Debra Gutt at the Seminar Old friends: Katie Steinke, Fr. Coyne, Karen and Ben Dalby Spring 2012 4 vatican observatory Reaching for the Heavens BreakingCi withr clestradition, of this Givin was the fgrst Awayear the awardsrds celebration Din ntooker place out- side Tucson, Arizona, and the frst year the event was presided over by the new Presi- dent, Fr.
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