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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
  • Statewide Astronomy Night 7

For more information:

Read more about Statewide Astronomy Night: Detroit (external site)

Time and Location

  • Date/Time: 4/29/2023 7:00 - 10:00 PM

    Location:
    Belle Isle Nature Center
    176 Lakeside Drive
    Detroit, MI 48207

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