Family Star Party: Planet Watching

Learn about the planets of our Solar System, their history in mythology and science, and how to spot them in the night sky! Family Star Party provides a safe, outdoor learning environment for the whole family connecting attendees to the wonders of the universe. Through Discovery Center’s partnership with Mobile Earth + Space Observatory, a “science center on wheels” equipped with telescopes, another dimension of fun is added to the experience.

Look through multiple telescopes and learn about the objects in our night sky from CSASTRO astronomy outreach guides and Discovery Center educators. Views of Jupiter, Saturn, and the Crescent Moon!
Interact with the Mobile Earth + Space Observatory’s scientific demos and exhibits.
Engage with self-guided activities and Science On a Sphere® presentations in the Discovery Center.