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Little Eyes on the Skies
Evening Astronomy Events |
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 Black Holes
March 20, 2010; 7:00PM-9:00PM
Join us in the Traveler’s Science Dome on a quest to discover one of our universe’s greatest mysteries - black holes!
See a special showing of “Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity,” produced by the Denver Planetarium. This show features a never-before-seen look at the middle of our galaxy, state of the art simulations, and more.
Take part in the creation of a black hole, as well as other crafts and games. Our telescopes will be stationed outside to view Mars and Saturn (weather permitting).
$7/Person for TCM/RBNC Members
$8/Person for non-members
Pre-Registration is strongly encouraged
Call 860.231.2830 x44 or email events@thechildrensmuseumct.org
Register for this program online |
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 One World, One Sky
Sunday, March 21
Doors open at 4:30 PM
Sesame Street comes to The Travelers Science Dome! We are proudly unveiling our newest full-dome planetarium show:
One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure. Come by and be among the first to see the show. The evening will be filled with activities, crafts, giveaways and fun.
Also, meet a special guest!
$5/Per Person, TCM Members Only.
Registration Required.
Call 860.231.2830 x44
kmazzoni@thechildrensmuseumct.org
Register Online |
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 Telescope Parties
Description: Invite your friends over for an evening of star gazing! View the sky through large, professional telescopes guided by an expert astronomer. Spend three hours or more scanning the stars with up to thirty friends. Telescope parties are perfect for birthdays or anniversaries!
Contact
Kristie Mazzoni, Planetarium Director, for questions or booking:
860-231-2830 x40
kmazzoni@thechildrensmuseumct.org
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For more information about the International Year of Astronomy including projects that can be done with your own families and friends, visit the following websites:
The official US node for the International Year of Astronomy:
http://astronomy2009.us/
Programs for the International Year of Astronomy that are supported by NASA:
http://astronomy2009.nasa.gov/
This is the webpage for Earth Hour, a world-wide project to bring attention to the problems of light pollution and energy usage. Earth Hour takes place on March 28, 2009 at 8:30 PM EST:
http://www.earthhour.org/
If you have a telescope or would like to meet more people who are very interested in astronomy, there are astronomy clubs that cover most of Connecticut. To find a club in your area: http://astronomywebguide.com/links_clubs.html |
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