SSU Clark Planetarium and OVAS Astronomy Day
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Event details
Event
- Title:
- SSU Clark Planetarium and OVAS Astronomy Day
- When:
- 04.04.2009 16.00 - 21.00
- Where:
- Shawnee State University Clark Planetarium - Portsmouth
- CATEGORIES:
- Telescope viewing , Lecture , Film , Other - Describe Fully
Description
Festivities will begin on April 4th, 2009 at 4pm EST on the campus of Shawnee State University. OVAS will bring astronomers from the surrounding counties together with telescopes to view both the sun and deep sky objects as weather permits. Activities for both adults and children include but are not limited to interactive computer simulations, solar viewing, deep-sky and planetary viewing, planetarium shows, lectures on a variety of topics, and hands-on construction projects including take-home star maps and planispheres.
Pizza and pop will be served at 6pm during in-door activities and refreshments will be served throughout the event. Take-home materials will be provided throughout the day from the various activity centers. Activities will last until 9pm or later depending on viewing conditions and telescope operator availability.
Pizza and pop will be served at 6pm during in-door activities and refreshments will be served throughout the event. Take-home materials will be provided throughout the day from the various activity centers. Activities will last until 9pm or later depending on viewing conditions and telescope operator availability.
Contact
- Organization:
- SSU Clark Planetarium
- Contact:
- Arthur Bogard
- EMail:
- arthur.bogard@gmail.com
- Phone:
- 7403513147
Venue
- Venue:
- Shawnee State University Clark Planetarium - Website
- Street:
- 940 Second St
- ZIP/Postal code:
- 45662
- City:
- Portsmouth
- State/Province:
- Ohio
Description
Shawnee State University’s Clark Planetarium sets the nationwide standard Shawnee State University’s Clark Planetarium is the first in the United States equipped with the digital MediaGlobe system. Far more sophisticated than the “white dots on the ceiling” presentations of old, the Clark Planetarium provides three-dimensional tours through the cosmos. Along with programming enjoyed by individuals of all ages, the planetarium offers special shows and activities for elementary school students that illustrate the majesty and beauty of science and inspire young people to pursue higher education, particularly in the STEM fields. For more information, visit http://ssucet.org/planetarium/.
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