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Space Day: Two Small Pieces of Glass & Eclipses and Phases of the Moon in the Planetarium – Apr 19 at 11 a.m.

April 19 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Free
Movie Poster: Two Small Pieces of Glass.

Space Day
11:00 a.m. – Two Small Pieces of Glass & Eclipses and Phases of the Moon

Saturday, Apr 19 from 11:00 a.m. – Noon

Two Small Pieces of Glass: While attending a local star party, two teenage students learn how the telescope has helped us understand our place in space and how telescopes continue to expand our understanding of the universe. Their conversation with a local female astronomer enlightens them on the history of the telescope and the discoveries these wonderful tools have made. The students see how telescopes work and how the largest observatories in the world use these instruments to explore the mysteries of the universe.

Eclipses & Phases of the Moon: The best way to teach and understand tricky concepts like phases of the Moon, solar eclipses and lunar eclipses

NO food or drinks are allowed in the Planetarium.

All attendees need to RSVP online to reserve your seats for the show. With the planetarium’s limited seating, please only reserve seats if you know you will be attending.

Details

Date:
April 19
Time:
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cost:
Free

Venue

Planetarium
2120 Cadet Dr
Air Force Academy,CO80840United States
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Phone
719-333-2355
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