Statewide Astronomy Night: Detroit
Type: Presentation
Description:
Belle Isle Nature Center is partnering with Wayne State University’s Planetarium and the Michigan Science Center to host a Statewide Astronomy Night. Nature Center staff will facilitate educational activities about nighttime animal adaptations and the Lights Out programs for safe passage for nocturnal wildlife. Wayne State University staff set up multiple telescopes on the nature trail and share night sky and animal-based constellation stories. Michigan Science Center staff will operate a portable planetarium as an immersive learning activity.
Presented by:
- Ryan Vance, Nature Center Supervisor, Belle Isle Nature Center, Detroit Zoological Society
- Amy Greene, Nature Centers Director, Belle Isle Nature Center, Detroit Zoological Society
- Megan Mccullen, Planetarium director, Wayne State Planetarium, Wayne State University
- Paulette Epstein, Director of Science and Theaters, Michigan Science Center, Michigan Science Center
- Camera Stevens, Outreach manager, Michigan Science Center, Michigan Science Center
Ages: Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, Over 21 years only
Scientific Disciplines:
- Physics, Astronomy, and Chemistry
- Plant and Animal Sciences
For more information:
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Time and Location
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Date/Time: 4/29/2023 7:00 - 10:00 PM
Location:
Belle Isle Nature Center
176 Lakeside Drive
Detroit, MI 48207