Super Stellar Friday: “Alien Worlds”

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Dates:	Friday, February 5, 2010
Hours:	7 PM
Ages:	Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor:	Indoor
Cost:	see below
Category:	Exhibits

In the past twenty years the number of known extra-solar planets has grown from nine to over four hundred. Distant planets are difficult to find. Join Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics Public Affairs Specialist Dr. Christine Pulliam as she explains the techniques used and how small off-the-shelf telescopes unite with the largest telescopes on Earth to find alien worlds. Program begins with planetarium show Tonight’s Sky at 7 PM.

Following the program will be a FREE Skywatch outside with the New Hampshire Astronomical Society. Telescope viewing begins at 7 PM.

Recommended for ages 8+. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.

COST

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$9 Adult, $6 Child (3-12), $8 Student/Senior. Free for Members. If General Admission is purchased before 5 PM, program ticket is $3.

WEBSITE

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starhop.com/plan-your-visit/event-details.aspx?id=128

LOCATION

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2 Institute Dr, Concord, NH, 03301 map
Phone: (603) 271-7827

15W off I93. Right onto Commercial Street, right at 1st stop sign and second stop sign. Cross the bridge and look for the 92' Mercury-Redstone Rocket!