Sunset at 6:51; gib moon rise 8:49; Jupiter transits 6:01; Transit of Great Red Spot 6:36; Saturn transits 7:59; no Space Station pass.
– The public is invited to join the New England Sci-Tech community for an evening of astronomy at “NEST” at 16 Tech Circle, Natick. We will open on Tuesday and Fridayevenings 8:00–9:00 pm in the spring, summer, and fall, weather permitting. Families with young children should check the weekly calendar for occasional variations for astronomical events or special children’s programs.
– Depending on conditions and season, we will point our larger telescopes toward a variety of planets, the Moon, and stars. Visitors also can borrow a smaller “Starblast” telescope to set on a table and hunt sky objects on your own. Depending on staff availability, we may offer inside activities as well, such as planetarium shows, touching a rock from outer space (70 lb meteorite!), weighing yourself on the moon and planets, visiting the astronomy classroom, viewing the 3D astronomy displays, selfies with the R2D2 robot, operating the Mars robotic arm to pick up Mars rocks, and more. Refreshments are usually available.
– Children are welcome, but be supervised by parents at all times.
– The event is free, but we recommend a donation to help offset our expenses.
– If you are bringing a group, please register in advance for this event. If the weather is rainy or overcast, we will not have telescopes outside, but you are welcome to stop by to see other STEM opportunities at NEST. In case of questionable weather, call us about one hour before the event for a final decision. If you have any questions about the telescope nights, the weather, bringing groups, or other activities at NEST, please call 508-720-4179.
– The public is invited to join the New England Sci-Tech community for an evening of astronomy at “NEST” at 16 Tech Circle, Natick. We will open on Tuesday and Fridayevenings 8:00–9:00 pm in the spring, summer, and fall, weather permitting. Families with young children should check the weekly calendar for occasional variations for astronomical events or special children’s programs.
– Depending on conditions and season, we will point our larger telescopes toward a variety of planets, the Moon, and stars. Visitors also can borrow a smaller “Starblast” telescope to set on a table and hunt sky objects on your own. Depending on staff availability, we may offer inside activities as well, such as planetarium shows, touching a rock from outer space (70 lb meteorite!), weighing yourself on the moon and planets, visiting the astronomy classroom, viewing the 3D astronomy displays, selfies with the R2D2 robot, operating the Mars robotic arm to pick up Mars rocks, and more. Refreshments are usually available.
– Children are welcome, but be supervised by parents at all times.
– The event is free, but we recommend a donation to help offset our expenses.
– If you are bringing a group, please register in advance for this event. If the weather is rainy or overcast, we will not have telescopes outside, but you are welcome to stop by to see other STEM opportunities at NEST. In case of questionable weather, call us about one hour before the event for a final decision. If you have any questions about the telescope nights, the weather, bringing groups, or other activities at NEST, please call 508-720-4179.
Date: Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Time: 8 p.m. Eastern
Location:
New England Sci-Tech
16 Tech Circle
Natick, MA 01760