Sat October 10, 2015
Universe 2015: Family Astronomy Festival
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UNIVERSE 2015: Family Astronomy Festival
Chabot Space and Science Center in Oakland
Saturday, October 10, 2015
10 am to 5 pm
The Astronomical Society of the Pacific’s Universe 2015 is a full-day family astronomy festival featuring public lectures, planetarium shows, hands-on activities for all ages, and more!
The cost of admission is the regular entry fee for Chabot Space and Science Center: $18 for adults, $15 for seniors and students, and $14 for youth ages 3-12. Children under 3 are admitted free.
Tickets may be purchased ahead of time or at the door the day of the event.
Featuring:
• Public lectures by noted astronomers in Chabot’s MegaDome Theater: Mark Showalter on Pluto, Natalie Batalha on exoplanets, David Morrison on asteroid impacts, and Gibor Basri on what defines a planet these days, moderated by Andrew Fraknoi.
• Hourly planetarium shows at no extra cost.
• Children’s Discovery Lab with scheduled activities designed for pre-school and early learners.
• “Hobbyists Room” showcasing amateur astronomy projects and activities.
• Astronomy activities and presentations designed for families • Discussions with professional & amateur astronomers in the outdoor amphitheater
• Evening observing through the large Chabot telescopes at no additional cost.
• Exhibits, a telescope raffle, and information tables
Come early to get (free) tickets to lectures and shows; all programs are first come, first served.
For more information: astrosociety.org/universe2015
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Chabot Space and Science Center in Oakland
Saturday, October 10, 2015
10 am to 5 pm
The Astronomical Society of the Pacific’s Universe 2015 is a full-day family astronomy festival featuring public lectures, planetarium shows, hands-on activities for all ages, and more!
The cost of admission is the regular entry fee for Chabot Space and Science Center: $18 for adults, $15 for seniors and students, and $14 for youth ages 3-12. Children under 3 are admitted free.
Tickets may be purchased ahead of time or at the door the day of the event.
Featuring:
• Public lectures by noted astronomers in Chabot’s MegaDome Theater: Mark Showalter on Pluto, Natalie Batalha on exoplanets, David Morrison on asteroid impacts, and Gibor Basri on what defines a planet these days, moderated by Andrew Fraknoi.
• Hourly planetarium shows at no extra cost.
• Children’s Discovery Lab with scheduled activities designed for pre-school and early learners.
• “Hobbyists Room” showcasing amateur astronomy projects and activities.
• Astronomy activities and presentations designed for families • Discussions with professional & amateur astronomers in the outdoor amphitheater
• Evening observing through the large Chabot telescopes at no additional cost.
• Exhibits, a telescope raffle, and information tables
Come early to get (free) tickets to lectures and shows; all programs are first come, first served.
For more information: astrosociety.org/universe2015
UNIVERSE 2015: Family Astronomy Festival
Chabot Space and Science Center in Oakland
Saturday, October 10, 2015
10 am to 5 pm
The Astronomical Society of the Pacific’s Universe 2015 is a full-day family astronomy festival featuring public lectures, planetarium shows, hands-on activities for all ages, and more!
The cost of admission is the regular entry fee for Chabot Space and Science Center: $18 for adults, $15 for seniors and students, and $14 for youth ages 3-12. Children under 3 are admitted free.
Tickets may be purchased ahead of time or at the door the day of the event.
Featuring:
• Public lectures by noted astronomers in Chabot’s MegaDome Theater: Mark Showalter on Pluto, Natalie Batalha on exoplanets, David Morrison on asteroid impacts, and Gibor Basri on what defines a planet these days, moderated by Andrew Fraknoi.
• Hourly planetarium shows at no extra cost.
• Children’s Discovery Lab with scheduled activities designed for pre-school and early learners.
• “Hobbyists Room” showcasing amateur astronomy projects and activities.
• Astronomy activities and presentations designed for families • Discussions with professional & amateur astronomers in the outdoor amphitheater
• Evening observing through the large Chabot telescopes at no additional cost.
• Exhibits, a telescope raffle, and information tables
Come early to get (free) tickets to lectures and shows; all programs are first come, first served.
For more information: astrosociety.org/universe2015
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Chabot Space and Science Center in Oakland
Saturday, October 10, 2015
10 am to 5 pm
The Astronomical Society of the Pacific’s Universe 2015 is a full-day family astronomy festival featuring public lectures, planetarium shows, hands-on activities for all ages, and more!
The cost of admission is the regular entry fee for Chabot Space and Science Center: $18 for adults, $15 for seniors and students, and $14 for youth ages 3-12. Children under 3 are admitted free.
Tickets may be purchased ahead of time or at the door the day of the event.
Featuring:
• Public lectures by noted astronomers in Chabot’s MegaDome Theater: Mark Showalter on Pluto, Natalie Batalha on exoplanets, David Morrison on asteroid impacts, and Gibor Basri on what defines a planet these days, moderated by Andrew Fraknoi.
• Hourly planetarium shows at no extra cost.
• Children’s Discovery Lab with scheduled activities designed for pre-school and early learners.
• “Hobbyists Room” showcasing amateur astronomy projects and activities.
• Astronomy activities and presentations designed for families • Discussions with professional & amateur astronomers in the outdoor amphitheater
• Evening observing through the large Chabot telescopes at no additional cost.
• Exhibits, a telescope raffle, and information tables
Come early to get (free) tickets to lectures and shows; all programs are first come, first served.
For more information: astrosociety.org/universe2015
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Chabot Space and Science Center
10000 Skyline Drive , Oakland, CA 94619
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