Join a museum expert for a free, live presentation on the stars in the Albert Einstein Planetarium at 10:30 a.m. (seating is limited and will be is first-come, first-served). Discuss telescopes with a Galileo re-enactor, chat with expert and amateur astronomers, and gaze at Venus and the Sun from the Museum's Public Observatory, weather permitting. On-Stage in Space Race (Gallery 114) 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
The Starry Messenger
"Galileo" shares his new discoveries in an interactive theatrical presentation (best for ages 8 and up). 2:00 p.m.
Star Tales from Italy to Africa and beyond Hands-On Activities: - Uncover the mysteries of the Nebra Disc while making your own
- Build your own astrolabe
- Construct a pocket-sized solar clock
- Discover the Tibetan Zodiac
- Learn more about astrological star signs
- Draw your interpretations of real constellations
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