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Family Astronomy Night, Tuesday, November 17 at 7 PM EST– VIRTUAL EVENT

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Our Amazing Moon:More Complicated Than You Would Expect! Did you know that the Moon is responsible for how our calendars look? Do you know what a “supermoon” is? (Or Hunter’s Moon? Or a Blue Moon?) Can you see the man in the Moon? (Or the woman? Or the bunny?) Are you able to tell time using the Moon’s phases and position? Have…

Family Astronomy Night March 17 – View Event Video

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Due to the coronavirus situation and current public health recommendations, MSU St. Andrews offered a Zoom-based presentation on Tuesday, March 17, 8:00 p.m. If you missed, you can play back the video and enjoy a great presentation! And this link takes you to the star charts that were used. Families with school-age and older children are invited to Zoom in for a…

Astronomy and Telescope Night January 21

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Join us for an indoor presentation, followed by outdoor viewing if weather permits.

Family Astronomy and Telescope Night

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Learn all about Jupiter and Saturn on Friday, September 27 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM.