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Family Star Party: Telescopes 101

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Family Star Party: Telescopes 101

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

Event Series:

Family Star Party

November 17, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 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
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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 all about the different types of telescopes, how they work, and how to use them.

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 cresent Moon, Saturn, Jupiter, and the Pleiades.

Engage with self-guided activities and Science On a Sphere® presentations in the Discovery Center.
 
Enjoy Discovery Center Passport membership benefits

Learn fascinating facts and participate in fun, interactive, educational activities. Experience our many artifacts and displays revealing our solar system, space exploration, future space endeavors and more! New artifacts and displays will be added throughout the year. LEARN MORE