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Austin, TX – Starry Nights at Girlstart

February 6, 2020 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Free

Thursday, February 6, 2020
Featuring Ancient Chinese Legend 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.

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

Hands-on activities include:
Explore circuitry and origami as you make a light up firefly
Discover white tiger genetics through Punnett squares
Design a flying Chinese dragonfly toy
Engineer a chopstick catapult for National Chopstick Day!

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

Details

Date:
February 6, 2020
Time:
11:30 am - 1:00 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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