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National Astronomy Day with Galileo

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Hours:Outside 4 pm - 10 pm; Inside 5 pm - 8:30 pm
Ages:Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor:Indoor, Outdoor
Cost:Free see below
Category:Science & Technology

The Clay Center holds astronomy day events in collaboration with the Amateur Telescope Makers of Boston.

* Many different telescopes will be set up for you to see and use. Safely view the sun in the daytime, and see planets and stars in the evening, weather permitting.
* Demonstrations, plan etarium shows, LASER Light shows, rocketry, stunt kites, hands-on educ ational activities for all ages. GALILEO returns.
* Meet a famous robot from the movies, have your picture taken with it!
* Door Prizes for children - register for a chance to win telescopes and more.
* Mike Cenci Food Canteen Truck from 4:30-7:30 pm.

4:00 - Outdoor events begin with rockets, kites, solar telescopes
5:00 - Indoor events run from 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm - science exhibitors
7:00 - Indoor Kite Flying in the Hockey Rink 7-9 pm - kites that need no wind!
8:00 - Sunset, night telescopes set up
8:30 - Viewing of the first-quarter moon, Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Venus
10:00 - Adjourn

Children under 12 must be supervised. No pets permitted.

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Free event (shows are $3, $4)

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www.dexter-southfield.org/podium/default.aspx?t=119788

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20 Newton St, Brookline, MA, 02445 map
Phone: 617-454-2795

Clay Center Observatory at Dexter-Southfield Schools, opposite Larz Anderson Park in south Brookline. Directions: www.claycenter.org

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