BOZEMAN — The Museum of the Rockies at Montana State College will invite aspiring astronauts and stargazers of all ages to a day of celestial exploration throughout its Nationwide House Day Celebration on Saturday, April 25. The occasion will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and provide immersive actions designed to spark curiosity concerning the universe.
The celebration options STEM-themed actions, crafts, and a rotation of immersive experiences within the Taylor Planetarium. Planetarium showings embrace “Flight Adventures” at 11 a.m., “Einstein’s Gravity Playlist” at midday, “Ahead to the Moon” at 1 p.m. and “Galileo: Energy of the Telescope” at 2 p.m.
House-themed talks will function Addie Zumwalt, a member of MSU’s House Public Outreach Group, at 10:30 a.m.; Andrea Astorga, House Public Outreach Group member, at 11:30 a.m.; Chantanelle Nava, assistant professor of physics and astronomy on the College of Montana, at 12:30 p.m.; and EricLoberg, program supervisor of the Taylor Planetarium, at 1:30 p.m.
The celebration is hosted in partnership with MSU’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Optics and Photonics Society and Space Public Outreach Team.
“By integrating their distinctive experience into our programming, we’re in a position to provide our neighborhood a extra dynamic and multi-faceted take a look at the way forward for area exploration and STEM innovation,” stated Katherine Hodge, the museum’s director of training and public programming.
Admission to the Nationwide House Day Celebration is included with normal museum admission or membership. No prior registration is required for the occasion. For extra details about the occasion and different upcoming applications, go to the museum’s website.
