NH OUTLOOK, Thursday, 9/8/2005
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Now on NH Outlook:
A whale of an adventure on a Seacoast Science Center expedition.
What they learned in the South Pacific and how it applies to home.
Also ahead:
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And later:
We'll introduce you to the Chinook dog breed that originated right here in
New Hampshire.
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Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook.
We begin with New Hampshire Skies -- our monthly visit with John Gianforte -- an astronomy instructor with Granite State College and co-founder of the Astronomical Society of Northern New England.
This month Gianforte spoke with Chip Neal at the Christa McAuliffe Planetarium about all things lunar.
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To read more on astronomy -- you can look for John Gianforte's monthly column in Foster's Daily Democrat called "Scanning the Heavens."
It runs the first Tuesday of the month.
You can also check out our website NHPTV.org/Outlook for a link to the UNH Observatory that has a listing of their public sessions and more.
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Hunted to near extinction.the humpback whale is now an endangered species.
A glimpse of this graceful, and acrobatic marine mammal inspires "awe" in young and old.
During a recent expedition to the South Pacific-- the Seacoast Science Center in Rye was given the opportunity to go swimming with these gentle giants -- and brought back some amazing pictures from Tonga.
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Here to talk about that trip and more, Wendy Lull, President of the Seacoast Science Center.
Q Wendy: What is it about the whale that gives it that "CHARISMATIC" appeal.
What's that LIKE?
Unusual that you were able to get so CLOSE?
Q You described this as an "Amazing personal connection with another SPECIES?
Q How common are humpback WHALES in our area?
Q Do we have much of a WHALE POPULATION off the coast of New England?
Q Are there any feeding grounds nearby Gulf of ME?
Q Do whales we might see off coast of NE.migrate to warmer waters in the winter??
Q Do whales tend to feed where their mothers taught them to feed.? return to the same feeding grounds
Q It's been said: Whales serve as an indicator of the HEALTH of an entire eco-system. How so?
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Q How does ALL this APPLY to NH?
Q How did this trip to Tahiti and Fiji fit into the Center's Mission?
Q Are there similarities in the coastal habitats of our region with that of Fiji and Tahiti?
Q EXPEDITIONARY Travel -- something New at the Science Center.
Fundraising and FRIEND-raising?
** Gallopogas Islands inthe Spring
Certainy have trips CLOSER TO HOME: THIS weekend: A trip to the island of Appledore -- to explore the historic Isles of Shoals.
Q On Saturday, September 24th: The Science Center hosts 3rd annual BIO BLITZ --an extreme scavenger hunt?
What's that about?
LOTS GOING on at the Seacoast Science Center -- WENDY LULL thanks for sharing some of it with us.
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New Hampshire's been noted for having many first's, but did you know that the state can claim its own
dog breed as well?
It's a special breed of dogs called Chinook.
Videographer Todd Ziemek caught up with Chinook owners during the 2005 Chinook National Specialty in Amherst and brings us the story of these nationally recognized K-9's.
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The Chinook dogs and their owners make annual pilgrimages to a different state every year.
This was the first time the "Chinook specialty dog show" brought the dogs "home" to New Hampshire.
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If you'd like more information on the Chinook dog breed log on to our website, nhptv.org/outlook.
You can also find New Hampshire Outlook available online on-demand.
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That's it for this edition of New Hampshire Outlook.
Thanks for watching.
I'm Beth Carroll.
We'll see you next time.
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Tonight on New Hampshire Outlook:
Amateur astronomer John Gianforte talks about all things lunar in this month's edition of New Hampshire skies.
Join us tonight at 10:00 only on New Hampshire Public Television.
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 09/8/05
HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 11:25 minutes
Now on NH Outlook: A whale of an adventure on a Seacoast Science Center expedition. What they learned in the South Pacific and how it applies to home. And later: We'll introduce you to the Chinook dog breed that originated right here in New Hampshire. Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. We begin with New Hampshire Skies -- our monthly visit with John Gianforte -- an astronomy instructor with Granite State College and co-founder of the Astronomical Society of Northern New England. This month Gianforte spoke with Chip Neal at the Christa McAuliffe Planetarium about all things lunar.
PRODUCER/REPORTER: Chip Neal NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: John Gianforte\Astronomy Instructor
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 09/8/05
HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 9:00 minutes
Now on NH Outlook: A whale of an adventure on a Seacoast Science Center expedition. What they learned in the South Pacific and how it applies to home. Also ahead: And later: We'll introduce you to the Chinook dog breed that originated right here in New Hampshire. We travel from the skies. to the oceans. Hunted to near extinction, the humpback whale is now an endangered species. A glimpse of this graceful, and acrobatic marine mammal inspires "awe" in young and old. During a recent expedition to the South Pacific, the Seacoast Science Center in Rye was given the opportunity to go swimming with these gentle giants and brought back some amazing pictures from Tonga.
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 09/8/05
HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 5:40 minutes
Now on NH Outlook: A whale of an adventure on a Seacoast Science Center expedition. What they learned in the South Pacific and how it applies to home. Also ahead: And later: We'll introduce you to the Chinook dog breed that originated right here in New Hampshire. New Hampshire's been noted for having many first's, but did you know that the state can claim its own dog breed as well? It's a special breed of dogs called Chinook. Videographer Todd Ziemek caught up with Chinook owners during the 2005 Chinook National Specialty in Amherst and brings us the story of these nationally recognized K-9's.
PRODUCER/REPORTER: Todd Ziemek NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Nancy Cowen\Chinook Historian, June Pasco\UKC Judge, John Donais\NH Chinook Owner, Neil & Marra Wollpert\Ohio Chinook Owners, Joyce Maley\NC Chinook Owner, Karen Hinchy\NJ Chinook Fan
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 09/8/05
HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 5:40 minutes
Now on NH Outlook: A whale of an adventure on a Seacoast Science Center expedition. What they learned in the South Pacific and how it applies to home. Also ahead: And later: We'll introduce you to the Chinook dog breed that originated right here in New Hampshire. New Hampshire's been noted for having many first's, but did you know that the state can claim its own dog breed as well? It's a special breed of dogs called Chinook. Videographer Todd Ziemek caught up with Chinook owners during the 2005 Chinook National Specialty in Amherst and brings us the story of these nationally recognized K-9's.
PRODUCER/REPORTER: Todd Ziemek NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Nancy Cowen\Chinook Historian, June Pasco\UKC Judge, John Donais\NH Chinook Owner, Neil & Marra Wollpert\Ohio Chinook Owners, Joyce Maley\NC Chinook Owner, Karen Hinchy\NJ Chinook Fan
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