Thursday, August 09, 2007

Rooftop back to skool Star Party at SciPort Sun, Aug 12, after the sun quiets: 8 to 10:30 pm


SciPort: new wing
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A Back-to-School Star Party will be held on the rooftop terrace and in the Space Center of Sci-Port Discovery Center this Sunday, Aug12, from 8:15 to10:30 p.m, says Rebecca Prosino.

Activities will include:

Watching the Perseid Meteor Shower as debris comes from the remnants of the comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle. Visitors can wish upon many falling stars as Earth passes through the tail of this ancient comet.

Exploring the Summer Triangle, Jupiter, Delphinus and other celestial bodies and formations.

A staff-led Sky Tonight presentation in the SPACE DOME Planetarium.

Hands-on activities with Sci-Port’s collection of meteorites.

$5 for the public and $3 for Sci-Port members.
Open to the public and not limited to school families and educators, will proceed even if there is bad weather. Doors open at 8 p.m.

Rebecca Prosino (318) 424.8717; rprosino@sciport.org
www.sciport.org.

1 comment:

JaneDoughnut said...

And don't forget the lunar eclipse on the 28th!