Crossing this threshold means entering one of my favorite shops in Seattle, Greenwood Space Travel and Supply. GSTS operates to support the amazing non-profit writing and tutorial center 826 Seattle and inside the shelves are full of an amazing assortment of science themed books, toys, equipment and all around cool stuff. Where else can you buy Space Pens, a Binary Chronometer, a Planisphere Watch, a jar of stars, vacuum packed space food and great t-shirts?
This is the 5th year they’ve hosted a spring rally to support Pluto regaining its status as a planet and the signs you see in the windows were carried through the neighborhood as part of their 2014 Dwarf Planet Pride Day. The afternoon was full of tiny themed food, passionate speeches and lots of science conversation before ending with a kids debate about the future of space exploration and whether NASA should prioritize funding research on dwarf planets or NEOs (near-Earth Objects). Everyone was excited to meet the panel of judges which included NASA Carl Sagan Fellow and exoplanet discoverer Dr. Sarah Ballard, UW astronomy lecturer Dr. Oliver Fraser, and author of The Case for Pluto – NBC science editor Alan Boyle and watching them talk with each starry-eyed kid after the debate was a wonderful experience.
Posted as part of the Weekly Photo Challenge: Threshold.
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A truly different threshold…space, the final threshold??
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Yes, that’s right! 🙂
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LOL….This is AWESOME.
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Thanks Iris!
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This is a very cool place and I want to go there.
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It’s a great place to visit, if you are in Seattle try to stop in. 🙂
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That sounds like one very unique spot.
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I’ve never seen anything like it. 🙂
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Wow! I will have to check this place out!
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I hope you do, it’s a lot of fun!
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Awesome! I will be checking this store out for sure!!
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Great, I hope you love it too!
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Occupy Pluto – priceless.
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We thought so. 🙂 The group even ended their march with a sit-in at Neptune Coffee across the street. The coffee shop owners loved it. 🙂
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That’s so cool I had to share it on FB.
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How nice, thanks for the share!
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I’d like to join the Occupy Pluto movement! 🙂
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They’d love to have you!
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An intergalactic Wal Mart. I have GOT to shop there!
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A great description! They sell a few items from their inventory online but standing in the store is a lot more fun. 🙂
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We were in Seattle this weekend for a wedding. Breakfast at The Mecca this morning. Next time I visit, I will find this store. I love this stuff.
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I hope you get a chance to take a look during your next visit Jim! It’s on Greenwood Ave and 85th.
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A threshold to another world…outer space! I just love how the outside is decorated with so many images and words. If I was passing by, I would definitely stop to have a look. There seems to be someone inside but it looks closed 🙂
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Their window displays do a great job of attracting attention to the store. 🙂 It was open for the day but they keep the lights low – I think it adds to the mysterious space-like atmosphere. 🙂
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What a fun store! My initial reaction was “kooks”! Ha, then I read your story about it and I thought, man, I’d like to go there! That sounds like fun! 😉
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They have fun being a little “over the top” here but its matched by their dedication to science and education. It’s a great place and I’m it caught your attention. 🙂
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Thanks Sylvia, it’s almost impossible to pull Ryan out of here. 🙂
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such a cute place… 🙂 if I ever need a planisphere watch, I’ll know the place 🙂
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They’ll have one for you. 🙂
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Fantastic photo and such wonderful colors!
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I’m glad you like it!
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Looks like my kind of store!
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It’s a great place!
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This is awesome! The shop is so cool, and the shot really conveys the quirky nature of the place.
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Thanks! This was my first time using Vintique and I was happy with the variety of choices. Quirky is a great word to describe this place. 🙂
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