Wonders of the Night Sky: Live!

by Liberty Science Center

Take a live tour of the current night sky! In this program we'll explore highlights of the current sky from Scorpius the Scorpion and the Milky Way in the summertime sky, to Orion and the birthplaces of stars in the winter. This includes bright stars and constellations, currently visible planets, and exciting deep sky objects like distant galaxies and nebulae. We'll also keep you up do date with the latest advances in astronomy including new data from missions in the Solar System to the newest discoveries from telescopes like the James Webb Space Telescope.

Included in each program are sky maps for the next few months!

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About This Program

Cost

Point to Point: $350.00

Length

45 Minutes

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) Kindergarten, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Adult Learners, Homeschool/Family , Learning PodPublic Library: Library Patrons

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Primary Disciplines

Science, STEM

Program Delivery Mode

Zoom

Booking Information

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Provider's Cancellation Policy

Please contact us via email or call within 48hrs of your scheduled program

About This Provider

Liberty Science Center

Jersey City, NJ
United States

Liberty Science Center's mission is to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers and excite learners of all ages about the power, promise, and pure fun of science and technology.

LSC is a 300,000-square-foot learning center located in Liberty State Park on the Jersey City bank of the Hudson near the Statue of Liberty. The age-appropriate, curriculum-linked STEM programs in our portfolio are designed for each grade level from preschool through post-college, including pupils with special needs. All of our programs are aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)—known in New Jersey as NJSLS (Science)—to help identify those that best meet your curriculum goals.

Contact:
Mary McDonald
vcbookings@lsc.org
2012531214

Program Details

Format

1. This program begins by watching the Sun set and viewing any planets in the western sky.
2. We will then face north to find the big dipper and the north star.
3. Then we will turn south to view seasonal stars and constellations. In addition we will explore other objects in the southern sky like galaxies, nebulae, and planets.
4. We will turn east to view constellations rising that will be more visible in coming months.

Objectives

The participant will:
-Learn how to find the big dipper and north star.
-See the locations of visible planets in the sky.
-Identify seasonal stars and constellations.
-Explore distant objects in the Universe like the Milky Way Galaxy, nebulae, and other galaxies.
-Time is set aside for Q&A.

Standards Alignment

National Standards

ESS1A 3-5 -- The universe and its stars
ESS1A 6-8 -- The universe and its stars
ESS1A 9-12 -- The universe and its stars
ESS1B 3-5 -- Earth and the solar system