MOON OVER MONONA TERRACE
Friday, September 13, 2024
7:30-10PM
Free and Open to Public. Free ticket required for admission.
Explore the surface of the Moon and other celestial objects through telescopes provided by MAS members.
Young and old alike are invited to view the Moon and other celestial objects, such as Jupiter, Neptune and Saturn, through a multitude of different telescopes provided by the Madison Astronomical Society (MAS). Activities include short kid-friendly presentations about the moon and other celestial phenomena, plus a kids’ fun zone with educational games and prizes!
FREE ticket required for admission. Tickets are required for all attendees; subject to venue capacity and are issued on a first come first serve basis. There is a limit of 8 tickets per patron.
If rain/cloud cover, family learning activities, presentations, and games will be moved inside.
WHAT YOU’LL SEE:
PRESENTATION SCHEDULE:
8:30 & 9:30 PM
NOVA OUTBURST: WHAT IT IS AND HOW TO WATCH FOR IT
Presentation by Dr. Jim Lattis,
Director, UW Space Place
KIDS FUN ZONE
(7:30-9:30PM)
Planet Headbands
Galaxy Toss
Space Bingo