Presented at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science in collaboration with the Denver Astronomical Society.
Events also will be held this evening at Chamberlin Observatory, 2930 East Warren Avenue, Denver.
Saturday, September 15
Lectures & Demonstrations
Astronomy in 3-D
View breathtaking images of comets and aurora borealis using special 3-D glasses.
11:30 a.m. & 1:00 p.m., Level 1, El Pomar Space Education Center
Star Track: Boldly Exploring the Universe from Your Back Yard
Astronomy doesn't need to be expensive. Learn how to get involved with not much more than what you already have at home.
10:30 a.m., Level 1, Space Odyssey
Update from Mars
The Mars Exploration Rovers have outlasted their expected lifetime by years! Find out about these and other current Mars missions from Dr. Steve Lee, curator of space sciences.
12:30 p.m., Level 1, Space Odyssey
Storytelling: “How Many Stars in the Sky?”
Find out about one child’s quest to count the stars during this big-screen storytelling.
1:45 p.m., Level 1, Space Odyssey
Astronomical Photography with a Digital Camera
Learn how you can use your digital camera to take great photographs of night sky objects.
2:00 p.m., Level 1, Space Odyssey
The Astronomer's Toolbox: Telescopes and More
Telescopes are the superstars when it comes to tools for viewing the stars. Learn about telescopes and other gadgets in the astronomer’s toolbox with Cathie Havens, owner of S& S Optica.
3:30 p.m., Level 1, Space Odyssey
Ongoing Events
Local Astronomy Groups
Denver Astronomical Society, A.T.O.M. (Active Teens of the Museum) Air & Space Club, and the Planetary Society will all be on-hand to tell you what they do and how you can get involved.
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Level 1, Central Corridor
Space Odyssey
Galaxy Guides are on-hand in this popular exhibition to help you find out more about astronomy and what’s new in the world of space science. Demonstrations and shows occur throughout the day.
Level 1, Space Odyssey
Solar Viewing
Members of the Denver Astronomical Society help you safely view the Sun through telescopes.
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., Level 1, Leprino Family Atrium
Journey Through the Universe at the Orbits Explorer
Dr. Ka Chun Yu, curator of space sciences, will be at the Orbits Explorer throughout the day to show you the visual wonders of the universe and answer your astronomy questions with this amazing exhibit.
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Level 1, Space Odyssey
