Join Space Foundation Discovery Center for Fall-tastic Events
Join Space Foundation Discovery Center for Fall-tastic Events
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Oct. 27, 2022 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit advocate organization founded in 1983 for the global space ecosystem, today announced that its Space Foundation Discovery Center will host a series of events for November. The events will provide a family-friendly way to learn about the wonders of space in a fun and safe learning environment.
Event: Small Steps, Giant Leap: The Moon
Date: Tuesday, November 1
Time: 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Venue: Space Foundation Discovery Center, Colorado Springs
Admission: No fee
Activities:
• Reading of Goodnight Exomoon: An Astronomical Parody by Kimberly K. Arcand
• Guided Science On the Sphere® presentation featuring images from the book
• Create a Moon Craft
Details: www.discoverspace.org/small-steps-giant-leap-the-moon
Event: Homeschool Days: Geology, Asteroids and Space Mining
Date: Wednesday, November 2
Time: 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Venue: Space Foundation Discovery Center, Colorado Springs
Admission: General admission plus $5 materials fee. Passport members receive complimentary admission.
Activities:
• Learn about the geology of Earth and how scientists are using that knowledge to search for precious metals and life in space
• Special presentations from Renata Lafler, Executive Director of Mines Museum of Earth Science
• Guided Science On the Sphere® presentations
• Self-guided activities include drawing and designing a machine for Mars and Google Mars exploration
• Impact Cratering workshop at 11:00 a.m. and Robotic Arm/Grabbing Challenge workshop at 2:00 p.m.
Details: www.discoverspace.org/homeschool-days-geology-asteroids-and-space-mining
Event: Manitou Robotics Team
Date: Saturday, November 5
Time: 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Venue: Space Foundation Discovery Center, Colorado Springs
Admission: Regular admission
Activities:
• Drive robots with Manitou Robotics Team on a simulated game field
Details: www.discoverspace.org/manitou-robotics-team
Event: Tesla’s Toolbox: Waves and Sounds
Date: Saturday, November 5
Time: Workshops at 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Venue: Space Foundation Discovery Center, Colorado Springs
Admission: General admission plus $5 materials fee. Passport members receive complimentary admission.
Activities:
• Demonstrations include non-Newtonian fluid on a speaker and a ripple tank showing water waves
• Create a pinhole camera
Details: www.discoverspace.org/teslas-toolbox-waves-and-sounds
Event: Veterans Appreciation Day
Date: Saturday, November 12
Time: 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Venue: Space Foundation Discovery Center, Colorado Springs
Admission: No fee for military families
Activities:
• Military-themed Science On the Sphere® presentations
• Engage with docents formerly in the military
• 3D printed gift for military families
Details: www.discoverspace.org/veterans-appreciation-day
Event: Cool Science: Turing Tumbles
Date: Saturday, November 12
Time: 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Venue: Space Foundation Discovery Center, Colorado Springs
Admission: Regular admission
Activities:
• Build a marble-powered computer
Details: www.discoverspace.org/cool-science-turing-tumbles
Event: Discovery Center Astronomy Club (for ages 15-18 years)
Date: Saturday, November 12
Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Venue: Space Foundation Discovery Center, Colorado Springs
Admission: No fee
Activities:
• Learn about basic astrophotography with just a smartphone camera and a telescope
• Mini Science Journal Club
• Discuss club project
Details: www.discoverspace.org/discovery-center-astronomy-club
Event: Family Star Party: Orion the Hunter and Orion Nebula
Date: Saturday, November 12
Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Venue: Space Foundation Discovery Center parking lot, Colorado Springs
Admission: No fee for outdoor telescope viewing; half-priced admission for Discovery Center indoor activities
Activities:
• Look through multiple telescopes and learn about objects in our night sky from Colorado Springs Astronomical Society astronomy outreach guides and Discovery Center educators
• Engage in self-guided activities and Science On the Sphere® presentations in the Discover Center
Details: www.discoverspace.org/family-star-party-orion-the-hunter-orion-nebula
About Space Foundation Discovery Center
Space Foundation Discovery Center is an interactive space museum and science center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It is a hands-on, education-focused destination that advances awareness, access and training in space exploration and space-to-Earth industries for students, teachers, families and space enthusiasts. Partnerships with government and commercial enterprises support exhibits like the El Pomar Space Gallery; Northrop Grumman Science Center, featuring Science On a Sphere®; and Lockheed Martin Space Education Center.
About Space Foundation
Space Foundation is a nonprofit advocate organization founded in 1983, offering a gateway to information, education and collaboration for space exploration and space-inspired industries that define the global space ecosystem. Driven by a partnership model, Space Foundation operates three divisions that unite the entire spectrum of stakeholders — business, government, education and local communities — through corporate membership, sponsorship, fundraising and grants: Symposium 365 is the premier source for media and events, including the world-renowned Space Symposium and The Space Report. Center for Innovation and Education is a lifelong learning platform. Global Alliance facilitates collaboration around the world. Visit Space Foundation at www.SpaceFoundation.org, and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.
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