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Event 

100 Hrs KICK-OFF Event: LIVE Webcast w/Galileo's Telescope!
Title:
100 Hrs KICK-OFF Event: LIVE Webcast w/Galileo's Telescope!
When:
02.04.2009 11.00 - 13.00
Where:
The Franklin - Philadelphia
CATEGORIES:
Other - Describe Fully , Lecture , Telescope viewing
Report:
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Description

The Franklin, as host of the exclusive world exhibit, "Galileo, the Medici and the Age of Astronomy," presented by Officine Panerai, will kick off “100 Hours of Astronomy" on April 2 with a LIVE international interactive web streaming event at 11AM! *Admission: Tune in! Highlights include:

•VIRTUAL TOUR OF THE EXHIBITION! See Galileo’s ORIGINAL telescope from wherever you are when we give you a sneak peek, virtual tour of Galileo, the Medici & the Age of Astronomy exhibit!

•ASK YOUR QUESTION! Whether you are tuning in from Philadelphia or Japan, send us your questions LIVE via USTREAM for a chance to hear from Galileo experts Dr. Paolo Galluzi and International Yr. of Astronomy Spokesperson and The Franklin’s Chief Astronomer, Derrick Pitts!

•TELESCOPE ACTIVITY W/DERRICK PITTS! International Yr. of Astronomy Spokesman

Contact

Organization:
The Franklin
Contact:
Denice Frohman
EMail:
dfrohman@fi.edu
Phone:
215-448-1175

Venue

The FranklinMap
Venue:
The Franklin   -   Website
Street:
222 North 20th street
ZIP/Postal code:
19103
City:
Philadelphia
State/Province:
PA
Country:
Country: us

Description

The Franklin is a nationally renowned science and technology center and the most visited museum in Pennsylvania. Evolving over the years, but retaining a passion for exploration and discovery, the heart of The Franklin's mission remains public science and technology education - through interactive exhibits, theater-based programming, education programs, outreach and award recognition.

The Franklin is the premier venue to explore the curiosity that is within us all.
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