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Yuri's Night Bay Area 2008
04.12.08
 
Yuri’s Night is a celebration of space exploration—and mankind’s curiosity, scientific ingenuity, technical achievements, and spirit of collaboration that have made it all possible.

Shana Dale with Astronaut Yvonne Cagle at the opening of the Ames Yuri’s Night Event.  Photo Credit: NASA Ames Research Center / John Schultz Left: Shana Dale with Astronaut Yvonne Cagle at the opening of the Ames Yuri’s Night event.
Photo Credit: NASA Ames Research Center / John Schultz
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There were many planes on exhibit at Yuri's Night and there was an air show exhibit planned.  Photo Credit: NASA Ames Research Center / John Schultz Left: There were many planes on exhibit at Yuri's Night and there was an air show exhibit planned.
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This robot was at Burning Man and has a strong resemblance of the robots who tried to take over Earth in the movie Left: This robot was at Burning Man and has a strong resemblance of the robots who tried to take over Earth in the movie "War of the Worlds."
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Dr. David Morrison, an astrobiologist from NASA Ames Research Center and the acting director of the newly founded NASA Lunar Science Institute, dressed like a Russian Admiral on April 12, 2008. Photo Credit: NASA Ames Research Center / John Schultz Left: Dr. David Morrison, astrobiologist from NASA Ames Research Center and director of the new NASA Lunar Science Institute celebrated Yuri's night dressed in costume.
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Dancers from Yuri's Night perform on April 12, 2007.  Photo Credit: NASA Ames Research Center / John Schultz Left: Dancers from Yuri's Night perform on April 12, 2007.
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Yvonne Cagle and a Star Trek fan.  Photo Credit:  NASA Ames Research Center / John Schultz Left: Yvonne Cagle and a Star Trek fan.
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Steve Wozniak teaches Jack Boyd's grandson how to use his Segway.  Photo Credit:  NASA Ames Research Center / John Schultz Left: Steve Wozniak teaches Jack Boyd's grandson how to use his Segway.
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There were many wild costumes at Yuri's Night. Photo Credit: NASA Ames Research Center / Paul Langston Left: There were many wild costumes at Yuri's Night.
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Children attended the event during the day and enjoyed the many exhibits.  Photo Credit: NASA Ames Research Center / Paul Langston Left: Children attended the event during the day and enjoyed the many exhibits.
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The airshow at Yuri's Night ended on a high note.  Photo Credit: NASA Ames Research Center / Paul Langston Left: The airshow at Yuri's Night ended on a high note.
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The airshow thrilled the audience at Yuri's Night. Photo Credit: NASA Ames Research Center / Paul Langston Left: The airshow thrilled the audience at Yuri's Night.
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One of the exhibits was a unique water fountain.  Photo Credit:  NASA Ames Research Center / Kyle Cavallaro Left: Attendees at Yuri's Night enjoy the ambiance
Photo Credit: NASA Ames Research Center / Kyle Cavallaro
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One of the guests of Yuri's Night enjoys one of the exhibits.  Photo Credit:  NASA Ames Research Center / Kyle Cavallaro Left: One of the guests of Yuri's Night enjoys one of the exhibits.
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Attendees at Yuri's Night enjoy the ambiance.  Photo Credit:  NASA Ames Research Center / Kyle Cavallaro Left: Attendees at Yuri's Night enjoy the ambiance.
Photo Credit: NASA Ames Research Center / Kyle Cavallaro
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