Sun-Earth Day 2010: McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center

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Venue:	McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center
Hours:	10 AM
Ages:	Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor:	Indoor
Cost:	see below
Category:	Science & Technology

This year’s theme is “Magnetic Storms” - the most violent explosions in the solar system. Magnetism plays a key role in understanding the Sun. Participate in experiments and solar-science demonstrations including magnetism, detecting infrared and UV light, spectroscopy, the 2012 Fraud, NASA broadcasting and craft activities. If the sky is clear, observe the Sun through the Discovery Center’s observatory telescopes for solar spectroscopy in action. And, at the moment of the Equinox, “sight the Sun” at the outdoor Human Sundial exhibit!

Special planetarium show schedule includes Our Place in Space at 11 AM, Family of the Sun at 12 PM, Equinox at 1 PM and 3 PM, Tonight’s Sky at 2 PM, and IBEX: Search for the Edge of the Solar System at 4 PM.

COST

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$12 Adult, $9 Child (3-12), $11 Student/Senior. Free for Members.

WEBSITE

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starhop.com/plan-your-visit/event-details.aspx?id=137

LOCATION

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Exit 1 off of I-393, Concord, NH map
Phone: (603) 271-STAR

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!