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Introduction to Astronomy (Lab/Exhibit Combo Lesson)

Activity Type : Mobile Planetarium/Lab Lesson
Duration : 90 minutes
Language : English
Subject : Science
Price : $16.00
(per person, tax included)
Description
Astronomy is an exciting, ever-changing modern science with new discoveries taking place all the time. Students will identify major types of astronomical objects, handle real rocks from space, learn how to read a star map and discover current events taking place in the sky. The planetarium provides a view of light polluted city night sky and a dark country sky and shows the seasonal constellations.

Curriculum Links: follow established safety procedures for handling materials; identify components of the solar system; identify bodies in space that emit light and reflect light; identify technological tools and devices needed for space exploration

Maximum 50 people (including students, teachers, educational assistants and supervisors) at one time.

Not available before 9:30 a.m.

Availability subject to change.

The following afternoons are full:


The following mornings are full:

Monday, May 27, 2013
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Monday, June 3, 2013
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Monday, June 17, 2013
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Monday, June 24, 2013
 
This lesson is full on the following date(s):

from Wed, May 01 2013  to  Fri, June 28 2013
Mon, May 27 2013
Tue, May 28 2013
Wed, May 29 2013
Thu, May 30 2013
Mon, June 03 2013
Wed, June 05 2013
Thu, June 06 2013
Mon, June 10 2013
Wed, June 12 2013
Mon, June 17 2013
Wed, June 19 2013
Mon, June 24 2013
from Mon, June 24 2013  to  Wed, June 26 2013
Wed, June 26 2013
from Mon, July 01 2013  to  Mon, September 02 2013


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