Family Astronomy Night
Upcoming Seasonal Program:
Summer's Cosmic Splendor
Runs June 15th - September 30th
The summer sky features some of the most prominent star clusters, and the core of the Milky Way galaxy. In 2021, Jupiter & Saturn will grace the skies in the later half of the summer, while Venus hangs to the west as a beacon through February 2022.
Our Sidewalk Astronomers will come to your home or meet you in a private location, and guide you on a personalized tour using our own telescopes and binoculars. Own a telescope? We encourage you to bring it out! Select the two-hour program to add an hour of activities that model the solar system, visualize cosmic geometry, and show you why curiosity has no limit.
Suitable for families & adult groups.
1-Hour Program
Telescope only........................................................$100 + tax
Activities only.........................................................$125 + tax
Receive 50% off one science kit with this event
10% off additional science kits
2-Hour Program
Telescope + Activities...............................................$175 + tax
Receive one free science kit with this event
10% off additional science kits
SUMMER PRICING
1-hour Family Astronomy Night
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Backyard Science Center
$200 (regular $225)
2-hour Family Astronomy Night
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Backyard Science Center
$250 (regular $300)
Create a summer of science! Select Package 1 or Package 2. When scheduling, we will offer you the choice of splitting between one or two dates for your events. 50% deposit required per package.
Summer pricing applies to events scheduled between the dates of June 1st and September 6th, 2021.
Events priced for 15 participants. An additional $50 charge will apply to groups larger than 15 participants for private family events. 30 minutes will be added to event run-time to ensure everyone receives meaningful engagement. Free rescheduling if weather prohibits adequate visibility, as determined by our Sidewalk Astronomer.
A 20% deposit is required at time of booking to guarantee your event date.
Backyard Science Center
Available all year
Engage with 10-15 science experiments to practice the scientific method, working together to ask questions, form hypotheses, make observations, and test variables to understand how each experiment works.
Our Sidewalk Scientists will come to your home! This personalized program is vastly expanded upon from Sidewalk Science Center, featuring several experiments you won't find at our public locations.
Designed for ages 5-18.
90-Minute Program
Backyard Science Center.........................................$125 + tax
Receive 50% off one science kit with this event
10% off additional science kits
Events priced for 15 participants. An additional $50 charge will apply to groups larger than 15 participants for private family events. 30 minutes will be added to event run-time to ensure everyone receives meaningful engagement.
A 20% deposit is required at time of booking to guarantee your event date.
Lecture & Discussion
Alex Martin presents a selection from his lecture series:
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"Where Science Meets Art: Using Science-fiction as a Method of Science Communication"
How does science-fiction has the power to influence the future of humanity and shape society? How can we develop educational experiences through science-fiction? How can we productively integrate with and impact local communities with science education?
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"Sidewalk Science Center: Creating Educational Experiences in Public Spaces"
How integrating science education with local communities outside of traditional institutions democratizes education.
Any audience size
Pricing:
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$400 up to 1-hour lecture, plus 30-minute meet-and-greet session
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