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Austin, TX – Starry Nights at Girlstart

October 3, 2019 @ 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Free

Thursday, October 3, 2019
Featuring Solar System and Galaxy Star Shows

Girlstart’s STEM Studio and Mini-Planetarium is a unique space for families to explore astronomy! Starry Nights are held the first Thursday of every month (except January, June, July, and August), with each month featuring a new astronomy experience and related hands-on activities. All ages are welcome to stop by any time between 5:30pm and 7:00pm. RSVP is recommended, however it is not required, to join us.

Hands-on activities include:
Discover the layers of the Sun
Explore the Curiosity Mars Rover through augmented reality technology
Create Solar System slime as you observe the relative size of the planets
Engineer a satellite dish prototype

Launch an alka-seltzer® rocket!

Additional activities and resources from our friends at the Austin Astronomical Society

Reminder: Chaperones are required. Adults must stay with their children throughout the event.

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Details

Date:
October 3, 2019
Time:
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Cost:
Free
Event Category:
Website:
http://girlstart.org/our-programs/starry-nights/

Venue

Girlstart STEM Center
1400 W Anderson Lane
Austin, TX 78757 United States
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