Smashing into the Moon with LCROSS

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Hours:	7pm
Ages:	Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor:	Indoor, Outdoor
Cost:	see below
Category:	Science & Technology

The Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite, or LCROSS, is currently on its way to deliberately crash into the Moon. On October 9th, LCROSS will search for water ice by sending its spent rocket to impact the permanently shadowed south polar crater.

How will this work? Is it possible for amateur astronomers to see the impact? What are the chances of a “smashing” success? Join us, this Friday at 7 PM, after a showing of Tonight’s Sky to learn about this fascinating mission as we “count down to impact”.

Following the program will be a FREE Skywatch outside with the New Hampshire Astronomical Society. Telescope viewing begins at dusk (weather permitting).

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

LOCATION

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2 Institue Dr, Concord, NH, 03301 map
Phone: 603-271-7827

Directions:
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!