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Family Star Party: Orion the Hunter & Orion Nebula

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Family Star Party: Orion the Hunter & Orion Nebula

Join the Space Foundation as we look to the stars and discover the wonders of the universe. This event creates a fun, learning environment for the whole family.

Event Series:

Family Star Party

November 12, 2022 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm MST

Admission:

Free outdoor telescope viewing; half price admission for Discovery Center indoor activities. Passport Members receive complimentary admission.

Location:

Space Foundation Discovery Center
Family Star Party

Event Details:

Family Star Party provides a safe, outdoor learning environment for the whole family connecting attendees to the wonders of the universe.

This month, learn about the mythology behind Orion the Hunter, a possible supernova in our future, and the ‘stellar nursery’ of the Orion Nebula.

Activities:

  • Look through multiple telescopes and learn about the objects in our night sky from Colorado Springs Astronomical Society outreach guides and Discovery Center educators
  • Possible views of the Orion Nebula, the Pleiades star cluster, and Saturn & Jupiter
  • Engage with self-guided activities and Science On a Sphere® presentations in the Discovery Center

Enjoy Discovery Center Passport membership benefits!

Passport Member Benefit—Complimentary Admission!
Become a Passport Member: Discovery Center Passport