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Program: Make a Spectroscope
Park: Observatory Park
Room: Robert McCullough Science Center
Reservation Deadline: 8/9/19
Date: 8/9/19
Meeting Days: Fri.
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Fee: Free
Program Category: Astronomy
Program Type: Astronomy, Indoor presentations
Age Range: School Age and Up
Description: Make and keep your own spectroscope, and learn how these simple devices help scientists know what stars are made of and other astounding discoveries about the natural world and our place in the universe. Followed by night-sky viewing using park telescopes until 11 PM, weather permitting.
Accessibility: Partially Wheelchair / Stroller Accessible
The indoor program is fully accessible. However, the 25" Oberle telescope can only be accessed using a ladder. We will also have several accessible, 16" telescopes set up at ground level. Please let us know if there's anything we can do to help you participate!
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