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Galileoscope
information
Galileoscopes are for sale (cash or check only) at
Space Place during any of our public programs or order directly
from the Galileoscope
site.
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Friday, September 17 • 8:00-10:00 pm
Party With the Stars
Join us at 8:00 pm for a short presentation describing interesting objects that are currently visible in the night sky. Following the program, refreshments will be served and we will set up telescopes on our rooftop deck (weather permitting). The program will take place, even if it is too cloudy to observe with the telescopes.
Evening Sky Map
Click here to download a monthly sky chart from Skymaps.com.
Washburn Observatory
Click on the Washburn Observatory link for schedule information.
Universe in the Park
Check the Universe in the Park 2010 summer schedule.
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Space Place family workshops are offered every Saturday at 10 a.m. for
children ages 6-10 and their parents. The workshops are free and open to the public. No registration is required for
any of the workshops.
August 28• "Wonders of Physics"
Join Ella Braden for more physics fun and experiments!
September 4• "Wasps - Pests or Pals?"
Find out all you ever wanted to know about wasps from our resident wasp expert and see if you can make your own nest.
September 11• "Rubber Band Science"
We use rubber bands all the time but how about for experimenting with energy?
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Space Place guest presentations are always free and open to the
public, and are offered the 2nd Tuesday of every month.
Tuesday, September 14 • 7:00-8:00 pm
"Towards Neutrino Astronomy: the IceCube Experiment at the South Pole"
by Prof. Stefan Westerhoff, UW-Madison Physics Dept.
This is the first in a monthly series of presentations about IceCube, a telescope under construction at the South Pole. Future talks will describe the challenges of working in an extreme environment, data gathering and analysis process, and recent results and new opportunities. Please join us for an in depth look by the scientists and researchers who are involved in this fascinating project!
Click here for a list of past guest
speakers.
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IYA in 2009 and Beyond
Galileoscope Workshop
Friday, September 17 • 7:00-8:00 pm Build and learn to use your own telescope! The workshop is open to adults and families interested in purchasing the Galileoscope telescope kit and learning how to use it for observing the night sky. We will construct the scope, explain how and when to use the lenses that are included, and give you some tips for observing. (click to download flyer)
2009 IYA year in review at the UW Space Place
Wisconsin Astronomy home page - astronomy events around the state: http://wisconsinastronomy.org
IYA home page - information about
astronomy events around the world: http://astronomy2009.org
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Tonight's Sky
HubbleSite features a monthly video guide to the constellations, planets, and deep sky objects.
Watch Tonight's Sky for August.
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Harvest Moon Fall Festival at Capital Springs
Friday, September 24 • 6-9 pm
Join us at the Lussier Family Heritage Center in Capital Springs Rescreation Area and enjoy the Harvest Moon. In addition to viewing the night sky, stroll along a torch lit trail and enjoy presentations on WI's owls, amphibians, trees, bears, bats and more. Bid on silent auction items, listen to music, and enjoy s'mores around the bonfire. Admission is $3/person and proceeds go toward the recreational facilities and educational programs at the Lussier Center.
Click here for directions and more information.
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