Kitt Peak National Observatory
Visitor Center and Museum
Public Programs for May, 2007
Friday, May 4
Family Astro: Night Sky Adventure
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
950 N. Cherry Ave.
Tucson, 85719
Reservations at 318-8440, limit 20 participants
Cost is $12.00 for adults, $10.00 for seniors 62 and over, children under 16, and military with ID, $8.00 for members with current membership card.
An event for the whole family, Night Sky Adventure introduces guests to the night sky with hands-on activities that make astronomy a fun family pastime long after the event.
Friday, May 11
Clues to The Constellations
7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
950 N. Cherry Ave.
Tucson, 85719
Reservations at 318-8440, limit 20 participants
Cost is $12.00 for adults, $10.00 for seniors 62 and over, children under 16, and military with ID, $8.00 for members with current membership card.
Learn the stories behind the visible constellations, learn how to use free astronomy software to increase your knowledge of the constellations, and enjoy a hands-on activity.
Saturday, May 19
Stars and Music—featuring Tucson Jr. Strings Quartet
7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Kitt Peak National Observatory
Reservations at 318-8726
Cost is $10.00 or $8.00 for members with current membership card.
Arrive in the picnic area at 7:00, spread out a picnic lunch if you like, and wait for the sun to go down. After watching sunset you will be entertained with an hour of music. When the music ends and the stars have come out, attend an hour-long star party. View celestial wonders through a variety of amateur telescopes. You won’t want to miss this unique event.
Friday, May 25
Lunar Adventure
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
950 N. Cherry Ave.
Tucson, 85719
Reservations at 318-8440, limit 20 participants
Cost is $20.00 for adults, $18.00 for seniors 62 and over, children under 16, and military with ID, $16.00 for members with current membership card.
The Moon has intrigued people for thousands of years. It has been the subject of study and speculation; we have imagined the likeness of humanity in its surface features and sent humans to explore its surface. It has inspired scientists and poets, and both changes in the tides and changes in human behavior have been ascribed to its influence. Now the National Optical Astronomy Observatory offers you the chance to explore the Moon with our Lunar Adventure program. The program includes:
- A presentation about the moon and its features
- An introduction to educational lunar software
- Hands-on activity to illustrate the Earth-Moon system
- A list of resources and observing aids
- The use of an 8-inch telescope for observing the moon
Saturday, May 26
Junior Astronomers—ages 5 to 9
Kitt Peak National Observatory
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Reservations at (520) 318-8726
Cost is $12.00 for adults, $10.00 for junior astronomers, seniors 62 and over, students, and military. $8.00 for members with current ID card.
Young children ages 5 to 9 are just as fascinated as everyone else is with objects in the sky. Unfortunately they have trouble staying up to observe the many celestial wonders in the night sky, so they can’t take advantage of our Nightly Observing Program. This program gives those junior astronomers a chance to observe solar system objects at a time that is more comfortable for them. In addition junior astronomers and their parents engage in hands-on activities designed to increase their understanding of the objects being observed: the Sun and the Moon.
- The size of the Sun
- Making sun clocks
- Observing the Sun
- The Earth Moon system: sizes and distance
- Jumping in one-sixth gravity
- Observing the Moon
Let your junior astronomers explore their universe at Kitt Peak and still get a good night’s sleep.
