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