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Austin, TX – Starry Nights at Girlstart
October 4, 2018 @ 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
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Thursday, October 4, 2018
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 1st 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.
Hands-on activities include:
– Discover the relative size of the planets
– Launch satellite prototypes
– Explore the relative distance between our solar system’s planets and the Sun
– Code Ozobot robots to simulate a spacecraft’s path through the Milky Way Galaxy
Additional activities and resources from our friends at the Austin Astronomical Society