Cassini Imaging Lead Scientist To Provide Cosmic Perspective For Millions Around The Globe

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Cassini Imaging Lead Scientist To Provide Cosmic Perspective For Millions Around The Globe
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by Staff Writers
Boulder, CO (SPX) May 09, 2008

When the worldwide film event known as Pangea Day launches this Saturday, May 10, Cassini imaging team leader and veteran imaging scientist, Carolyn Porco, will be present to provide an inspiring perspective on humanity's place in the cosmos.

Pangea Day is a global event intended to bring the world together through film and will link six locations around the world for a live program of powerful films, live music and visionary speakers. The entire four-hour program will be broadcast in seven languages to millions of people worldwide on television, on the internet and over mobile phones.

Known for her passionate advocacy of space exploration, Porco was asked by event organizers to kick off the program with a grand and sweeping view of humankind's cosmic place, providing the context for the human stories and songs that will be featured on Pangea Day.

"This will truly be one of those inspiring, hands-across-the-water events that will be remembered for years to come," said Porco, "...a day when each of us will be able to see the world through someone else's eyes. I encourage everyone who hopes for peace to come to the world to tune in."

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