Tacoma Astronomical Society

Astronomy Fair and James Webb First Images Celebration!

Saturday, August 6, 2022

Event

The James Webb Space Telescope is the largest and most complex space science telescope ever built – the premier observatory of the next decade. This international mission, led by NASA in partnership with the European and Canadian space agencies, launched in December 2021 and its first images were released this summer.

https://piercecollegedome.ludus.com/index.php?show_id=19488

Join us on August 6, 2022 to learn about the science behind these new images through a planetarium show and hands on activities.  This event is put on in partnership with the Tacoma Astronomical Society.
 
Free and great fun for all-ages!
 
Please register for a planetarium show time below.  Hands on activities will be open noon - 4pm with no registration necessary.

Date: Saturday, August 6, 2022

Time: noon - 4 p.m. Pacific

Location: Pierce College Ft Steilacoom
9401 Farwest Dr SW, Lakewood, WA 98498
Rainier Building - Science Dome
Lakewood, WA 98498

Information for Visitors

Location Details

Pierce College Ft Steilacoom
Rainier Building - Science Dome
9401 Farwest Dr SW, Lakewood, WA 98498
Rainier Building - Science Dome
Lakewood, WA 98498
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Notes:
Park in the Olypmic/Sunrise parking lot

Event Report

Comments and anecdotes about the event:
Something we haven't *intentionally* focused on before was to set up a special area for Accessible Astronomy where folks could experience astronomy by touch and hearing. It was a hit with everyone!
Photo From Astronomy Fair and James Webb First Images Celebration!
Accessible Astronomy: Using the Afterglow software to find stars (audible tones) Image credit: Alice Few
Photo From Astronomy Fair and James Webb First Images Celebration!
Accessible Astronomy: Using NSN relief maps of the Tycho Brahe crater and the near-side of the Moon along with NSN 3-D Sun to share what could be seen through a telescope (tactile astronomy) Image credit: Alice Few

UPCOMING EVENTS

Sat 4/11/2026
9 p.m. - 10 p.m. Pacific 		TAS Free Public Night: Light Pollution and You! Pierce College Ft Steilacoom
9401 Farwest Dr SW, Lakewood, WA 98498
Rainier Building - Science Dome Lakewood, WA
Sat 4/25/2026
9 p.m. - 10 p.m. Pacific 		TAS Free Public Night: Space Exploration Pierce College Ft Steilacoom
9401 Farwest Dr SW, Lakewood, WA 98498
Rainier Building - Science Dome Lakewood, WA
Sat 6/6/2026
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Pacific 		TAS Solar Viewing and Activities at the Washington State Parks Free Entry Day Flaming Geyser State Park
23700 SE Flaming Geyser Rd Auburn, WA