Join us Saturday, May 10, 2008 for a day filled with astronomy-related activities starting at 12 noon at Clark Planetarium. There will be science demonstrations, rides on the lunar gravity simulator, Science On A Sphere demonstrations, a drawing for a telescope, and information about different astronomical societies and programs along the Wasatch Front.
Mike Murray, Clark Planetarium’s Program Manager, will present a “How To Use A Telescope” workshop in the Hansen Dome Theatre at 4:30 pm.
In celebration of Astronomy Day, all astronomy shows in the Hansen Dome Theatre on May 10 from 12:30 to 6:45 pm will be $1. Tickets must be purchased in person the day of the event.
Area Star Parties
(weather permitting at approximately 8:30 p.m.)
May 9: Harmons at the Brickyard and South Jordan stores parking lots
May 10: This Is The Place Heritage Park, special lecture by astronaut and Senator Jake Garn Salt Lake Astronomical Society’s Stansbury Park Observatory
Special thanks to Meade telescopes and Astronomy Magazine for promotional materials and the telescope prize donation.
