Astronomy Day: Planetarium Shows, Science Demos, Hands-on Projects, Telescope Viewing, Raffle Prizes

 The Vanderbilt Reichert Planetarium will celebrate Astronomy Day 2025 on Saturday, May 3rd from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

 Astronomy Day is an international celebration of educational programs designed to engage audiences in the awe-inspiring fields of Earth and space science. Daytime activities are included with general admission to the museum grounds.

This event will include exciting science, take-home materials, and engaging discussions about astronomy. Participants will create nebula spin art, investigate constellations, explore craters, and much more! These fun activities introduce guests to the ongoing research happening at NASA in the fields of Earth science, planetary science, and astrophysics.

Additionally, members of the local astronomy club, The Astronomical Society of Long Island (ASLI), will be on hand to demonstrate the use of telescopes and how to find fascinating objects in the nighttime sky. Safe viewing of the Sun through special solar filters will also be available, weather permitting. 

Raffle prizes and gift-bags will be offered to participants!