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Family Star Party: Peering Back Into Time
Join us 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 PartyMarch 24, 2023 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm MDT
Admission:
Free outdoor telescope viewing; half-price admission for Discovery Center indoor activities. Passport Members receive complimentary admission.Location:
Space Foundation Discovery Center
Event Details:
Family Star Party provides a safe, outdoor learning environment for the whole family connecting attendees to the wonders of the universe. Through Discovery Center’s partnership with Mobile Earth + Space Observatory, a “science center on wheels” equipped with telescopes, another dimension of fun is added to the experience.
This month, we discuss how looking further into space allows us to look further back into time!
Activities:
- Look through multiple telescopes and learn about the objects in our night sky from Colorado Springs Astronomical Society astronomy outreach guides and Discovery Center educators
- Interact with the Mobile Earth + Space Observatory’s scientific demos and exhibits
- Possible views of Venus, the Crescent Moon, and the Orion Nebula!
- 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