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"Starry Night 2017" at the Florida Museum of Natural History

October 27, 2017

October 27, 2017 – There will be activities for all ages at the Florida Museum of Natural History for Starry Night 2017.

Starry Night 2017 will be held Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, from 6 – 10 p.m. is an opportunity to meet and interact with professional and amateur astronomers alike, learn about our universe, and stargaze at distant stars and planets.

Starry Night 2017 is a partnership of Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Astronomy, University of Florida Astronomy, the Florida Museum of Natural History, the Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Kika Silva Pla Planetarium, and the Alachua Astronomy Club, Inc. This annual event is free and open to the public.

Guest speakers include Dr. Amy Mainzer, a NASA astrophysicist and cosmos expert and Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Kika Silva Pla Planetarium coordinator James Albury.

In addition to the speakers, there will be fun activities for all ages including:

  • Ask an Astronomer
  • Cosmic Time Tunnel
  • Discover the Invisible Universe
  • Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Astronomy Program
  • And so much more

Food and drink vendors will be on-site.

Starry Night 2017, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, at the Florida Museum of Natural History!