A Visit with Astronomer Sir William Herschel
| Hours: | 7pm - 9:30pm |
| In/Outdoor: | Indoor |
| Cost: | see below |
| Category: | Science & Technology |
Spend the evening with astronomer-musician Sir William Herschel,played by R.P.
Hale, as he recounts a full life of discovery and invention.
Herschel's discovery of Uranus was only the first of his many accomplishments which included building the world's then largest telescope, discovery of infrared light and the real nature of our Galaxy.
His sister Caroline became Europe's first professional female astronomer.
Mozart and Haydn admired Herschel's music, some of which will be
presented on the harpsichord.
| COST | ↑ top |
$10/Adult $9/Sr & Student $6/ChildMembers Free
| WEBSITE | ↑ top |
www.starhop.com/plan-your-visit/event-details.aspx?id=422
| LOCATION | ↑ top |
2 Institute Dr, Concord, NH, 03301 map
Phone: 603-271-7831
From north or south: I-93 to exit 15 E (I-393) in Concord, NH. Take exit 1 and follow the signs to the Discovery Center parking lot. From east: Rt 4 W to I-393 W. Take exit 1 and follow the signs to the Discovery Center parking lot.Look for the 92' tall Mercury-Redstone Rocket at the entry! Parking is FREE!
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