Learn about the universe by participating in an array of family friendly hands-on activities, listen to the cosmic sounds of The Chromatics and talk to Museum staff and local experts about choosing, using, and caring for telescopes and other astronomical instruments. Schedule of events and activities 10:05 and 11:30 AM
Two Pieces of Glass -- a Planetarium Show for the International Year of Astronomy 11:00 AM and 1:30 PM
Listen to the The Chromatics sing about the Universe 11:00 AM and 1:30 PM
Go to a Story time (recommended for children ages 3 and older)
There Once Was a Sky Full of Stars written by Bob Crelin 12:30 PM
Observe the stars of astronomy who will talk about their work and why they love astronomy
* Dr. Vera Rubin--proved Dark Matter exists
* Dr. Nancy Roman--made the Hubble Space Telescope happen
* Dr. George Carruthers--put the first telescope on the moon 2:30 PM
Take a family tour about Women in Astronomy All Day Activities Build your own refracting telescope (free with timed-ticket available at the activity table)
Recommended for children ages 8 and older Make a pocket solar clock
Recommended for children ages 5 and older Find out about your sun sign and make a constellation
Recommended for children ages 3 and older Chat with amateur astronomers
Learn about star parties and the International Year of Astronomy Learn how to help save the night sky
Talk to members of the International Dark Sky Association ** Schedule of events and activities is subject to change ** |
