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Austin, TX – Starry Nights at Girlstart
April 4, 2019 @ 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
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Thursday, April 4, 2019
Featuring Lunar Shows
On July 20, 1969, the Apollo 11 astronauts first walked on the moon. Celebrate the 50 year anniversary of this pivotal moment in space exploration with lunar activities and star shows.
Hands-on activities include:
– Discover the moon’s surface, including the Apollo 11 landing site, through Augmented Reality
– Create the different moon phases using Oreo cookies
– Engineer an airbag system to safely land a rover on the moon
– Design a Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) to explore the moon’s surface and environment
Additional activities and resources from our friends at the Austin Astronomical Society
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Reminder: Chaperones are required. Adults must stay with their children throughout the event.