Family Star Party: The Zodiac and the Ecliptic

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.

Actitivies:

• Look through multiple telescopes and learn about the objects in our night sky from Colorado Springs Astronomical Society astronomy outreach guides and Discovery Center educators
• Interact with the Mobile Earth + Space Observatory’s scientific demos and exhibits
• Possible views of Mars, Jupiter, Venus and the Moon
• Engage with self-guided activities and Science On a Sphere® presentations in the Discovery Center