The New England Fall Astronomy Festival

AstroFlier_Final A  W E E K E N D  O F DISCOVERY, OBSERVATION, & FUN! OCTOBER 14 AND 15, 2011 Univeristy Of New Hampshire Hundreds of... Read More

AstroFlier_Final

A  W E E K E N D  O F DISCOVERY, OBSERVATION, & FUN! OCTOBER 14 AND 15, 2011

Univeristy Of New Hampshire

Hundreds of telescopes, Billions of starts! View them through telescopes available courtesy of astronomers from all over New England.

Free Admission (Donations Welcome)

Friday, October 14 Beginning at 6 p.m.

  •  Astronomy talks
  • Night sky observations all night long
  • Light concessions available for purchase through 10 p.m.

Saturday, October 15 Beginning at 10 a.m.

  • Astronomy for Kids – check our website for times and details
  • Safe solar viewing
  • Telescope clinic/demonstrations
  • Astronomy Talks
  • Night sky observation all night long
  • Lunch and dinner available for purchase, light concessions until 10 p.m.

The October sky promises a fabulous family weekend of astronomical proportions.

  • Meet an astronaut
  • Telescope Clinic
  • Hands-on activities for children and adults
  • Astronomy talks for all ages
  • See the stars up close at the UNH Observatory
  • Safe solar gazing
  • Ask an astronomer!

All activities take place at:
UNH Observatory, Spinney Lane, UNH,
Durham, N.H. (on the west end of campus)
Hours:
Friday, October 14, beginning at 6 p.m.
Saturday, October 15, beginning at 10 a.m.
Hosted by the UNH Physics Department and
staffed, organized, and driven by members

Learn more:
http://physics.unh.edu/observatory/NEFAF
Visit the website for parking and accessibility
questions, weather updates, and a complete
listing of participating organizations.
of the New England astronomical community.

  • Enjoy food and refreshment

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