Don't know what to do on a Saturday afternoon?
Then come meet a bunch of cool people and try your hand as some fun and easy science!
Download AstroZone flyer
You'll explore your universe through hands on activities and even get FREE STUFF to take home :)
Exhibitors incude:
- Astronomy Cast:
Have your astronomy questions answered by the AstronomyCast team! - Chandra X-ray observatory:
- Galaxy Zoo:
- Microsoft Worldwide Telescope:
- NASA's Wise Mission:
- Star Lab planetarium:
- Rochester Institute of Technology's
Digital Science Cube:
This year we celebrate the
International Year of Astronomy. 2009 marks the 400th anniversary
of Galileo’s use of a telescope to
study the skies, and Kepler’s
publication of Astronomia Nova. 2009 is also the anniversary of many other historic
events in science, including Huygen’s 1659 publication of Systema Saturnium.This
will be modern astronomy’s quadricentennial, and the 2009 Year of Astronomy will be an
international celebration of numerous astronomical and scientific milestones.
AstroZone is one of three programs running on June 6th to celebrate the International Year of Astronomy. The Astronomy Bazaar will run from 4 - 8 right outside the Pasadena Convention Center. While you are there make sure to try out all the activitys and take a look at the Sun through one of the solar telescopes!
For you night owls, there will be a star party from 8:00pm - 9:30pm. Peer at the stars through one of the many telescopes set-up on the plaza outside the Pasadena Convention Center. Saturn is scheduled to make quite an appearance that night!
AstroZone is brought to you by: The American Astronomical Society, Rochester Institute of Technology Insight Lab, and NASA Solar Dynamics Observatory
