Look What’s Up at the
Challenger Space Center!
Family Stargazing Night
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
( an alternate program for bad weather will be presented )
On selected weekend evenings, the Challenger Space Center hosts a fun-filled family evening featuring space-themed events and games, along with an entertaining and interactive Stargazing program using high-powered telescopes.
The doors open at 6:30 p.m. for family activities. Hot dogs, chips, and soda are available for a nominal fee. At approximately 7:30 p.m., the telescopes are set up. The program consists of a slide presentation on the constellations and planets, with information on upcoming sky events. Included are stories of the night sky, featuring folklore from many different cultures. Attendees can then look through several different high-powered telescopes at the moon, planets, star clusters, etc.
Stargazing is an outdoor program, so consider bringing a water bottle and lawn chairs or blankets. In case of inclement weather, an alternative program will be provided. Stargazing is presented at the Challenger Center by Tony and Carole LaConte of Stargazing for Everyone.
Cost: Stargazing is $6/adults; $4/seniors and children ages 6-18; free for children under age 6. Challenger Center members are free. Hot dogs, chips, and soda are an additional nominal fee.
Upcoming Dates:August 16, 2003 - Saturday
September 13, 2003 - Saturday
October 18, 2003 - Saturday
November 15, 2003 - Saturday
December 06, 2003 - Saturday
January 03, 2004 - Saturday
February 07, 2004 - Saturday
March 06, 2004 - Saturday
April 03, 2004 - Saturday
May 29, 2004 - Saturday
Call (623) 322 – 2001 for information and fees.
Presented by Stargazing for Everyone with Tony and Carole La Conte:
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