VIRTUAL EVENT: Streaming | National Astronomy Day & International Observe the Moon Night - Sept. 26 at 6:30pm Pacific from Lowell Observatory | Kids Out and About Tampa <

VIRTUAL EVENT: Streaming | National Astronomy Day & International Observe the Moon Night - Sept. 26 at 6:30pm Pacific from Lowell Observatory


*The event has already taken place on this date: Sat, 09/26/2020
Part 1 6:30-7:15 pm: Robert Burnham and his Celestial Handbook Robert Burnham, Jr. compiled one of the most popular astronomy books ever—the three-volume “observing bible,” Burnham’s Celestial Handbook—while working at Lowell Observatory in the mid-20th century. However, Burnham’s life was tragic in many ways. In celebration of National Astronomy Day, we will take a look at the complicated man who brought the wonders of space to people around the world. Lowell Observatory Historian Kevin Schindler will host a discussion with journalist Tony Ortega, who in 1998 wrote the defining account of Burnham’s life; Donna Courtney, Burnham’s niece and only surviving relative; and Brian Skiff, renowned sky expert who has worked for nearly 40 years at Lowell Observatory as an observer and research scientist.

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*Part 2 7:15-8:00 pm: Celebrate International Observe the Moon Night with live views of the moon from the Giovale Open Deck Observatory (weather permitting). Join Lowell Observatory educators for a tour of the moon’s surface and learn about past and future lunar exploration. *Note: Programming may be canceled due to inclement weather. You can find all of our Live-Streams and more on our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4zmFY211sXfEamwmsJcrYA


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Location:

ONLINE ONLY
Contact name: 
Heather Craig
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The event has already taken place on this date: 
09/26/2020
Time: 
9:30pm EDT / 8:30pm CDT / 7:30pm MDT / 6:30pm PDT/ 5:30pm AKDT
Price: 
FREE

Ages

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