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Family Astronomy Night, Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at 7 PM EST – VIRTUAL EVENT

Image of the Sun

The End of the Sun:  How Large Stars Die The Sun has been a constant source of light, warmth, and life for all of human history.  But, will it always be this way?  What will happen as the Sun ages?  Will it get colder?  Hotter?  Larger?  Smaller?  Believe it or not, the answer to ALL of these questions is—yes!  Have you ever…

Family Astronomy Night, Tuesday, October 20 at 7 PM – VIRTUAL EVENT

Image of 2001 Mars Odyssey

Mars from Space: What Robotic Spacecraft Have Discovered About The Red Planet. Zoom Join Link: https://msu.zoom.us/j/93902393137 Password: MSU Did you know that Mars boasts the tallest mountain in the solar system, and the largest volcano as well—even though the “red planet” is barely half the size of Earth? Have you heard that Mars also has the longest canyon in the solar system—ten…

NASA Astronaut to Speak at MATRIX:MIDLAND

Dr. Michael Barratt

MSU St. Andrews is pleased to sponsor and welcome Dr. Michael Barrett, NASA Astronaut, to Midland on Wednesday, June 13, 2018. Dr. Barratt provided a lecture at 6 PM in the Auditorium at the Midland Center for the Arts. Students had the opportunity to meet Dr. Barratt following the event.

NASA Astronaut Visits Midland

Dr. Michael Barratt

Speaks to students and families at Central Park Elementary, Jack Barstow Airport, and the MATRIX:Midland Festival.