FHDC Release
Join the Flint Hills Discovery Center (FHDC) and hundreds of thousands of people from all over the world for International Observe the Moon Night on Saturday, September 14 from 5:30-8 p.m. There is no cost to attend this fun all-ages event. Guests will learn about lunar science and exploration, take part in celestial observations while looking through telescopes, and participate in fun activities.
Ongoing activities:
- Kansas Astronomical Observers (KAO) will have an inflatable planetarium on loan from Fort Hays State University. Climb in for a one-of-a-kind cosmos experience.
- Learn more about NASA’s Artemis Program through a series of videos.
- Observe the Moon through multiple telescopes on the Prairie Garden Terrace.
Participate in fun hands-on learning with K-State Department of Physics and FHDC educators:
- Light experiments with lenses & mirrors
- Gravity demonstrations
- Experience space in a new way through The Space Around Us tactile books
- Telescopes 101 – learn how to use a telescope and practice looking through one with a telescope from the KAO
Enjoy presentations by the KAO, Chris Sorenson, and local astronomy enthusiasts:
- Origin of the Moon
- Features of the Moon
- History of International Observe the Moon Night
- and more!
“We are excited to partner with the K-State Physics Department and the Kansas Astronomical Observers to bring an International Observe the Moon Night event to the Discovery Center”, says Sally Dreher, Curator of Education. “With experts, hands-on learning, telescopes, and, hopefully, cooperative weather, we will join hundreds of thousands of people from around the world to view the moon!”
The first 50 youth (under 17) will receive a free goody box full of space-themed fun from the KAO and everyone can enter to win a free telescope and children’s books (must be present to win).
Guests are asked to enter through the front doors. FHDC exhibits will not be open during this time.
Learn more about International Observe the Moon Night at the Flint Hills Discovery Center at www.flinthillsdiscovery.org/moon.
