Archive for September, 2011

Next Sunday Science (10/02) | “But Why Don’t You Just Google It?”, or What Scientists Really Do.

Tuesday, September 27th, 2011

In this “Information Age”, we’ve gotten used to finding the answers to all our questions by searching the web. But those answers had to come from somewhere! Much of the information we count on ultimately comes from scientists. Astronomer Geneviève de Messières will talk about why you might want to become a scientist, and how to do it. As a very recent Ph.D. recipient, she will discuss the path to becoming a professional astronomer, and show how this can lead to a variety of exciting careers.

Event Details

Sunday, October 2nd, @ 4:00 p.m. Sunday Science presentation. “But Why Don’t You Just Google It?”, or What Scientists Really Do. by Dr. Geneviève de Messières Location: 1426 N. Quincy Street, Arlington, VA 22207. Doors will open at 3:45 pm. Ages 8 and up. Suggested donation of $10 per seat or $5 for students to benefit the Friends of Arlington’s Planetarium.

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Presenting Night at the Planetarium 6! (09/24)

Tuesday, September 20th, 2011

Night at the Planetarium 6
Saturday, September 24: Fun for the whole family with shows in the planetarium and hands-on activities from Ideaventions and telescope viewing outside for all to enjoy, this is an event not to be missed! Tell your friends.

Show Schedule:

  • 3:00 p.m. – Legends of the Night Sky – (Children’s Program)
  • 4:00 p.m. – The Zula Patrol – (Children’s Program)
  • 5:00 p.m. – Black Holes, The Other Side of Infinity – (Family Program)
  • 6:00 p.m. – Oasis in Space – (Older Audiences)

    • Requested donation: $5 per individual and $10 per family. Monies collected will be used for supporting shows for the public, special educational events and outreach programs, and for future upgrades. Tickets will be sold on a first-come-first-served basis. You can reserve your seats by emailing us at contact@saveplanetarium.org. Doors open 15 minutes before each show.

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    (09/18) Next Sunday Science: “A Whole Lotta Shaking Going On!”

    Thursday, September 15th, 2011

    Intensity Map from 5.8 Magnitude Virginia Earthquake (23 Aug. 2011)

    September 18: Alice Monet and Jonathan Harmon will present a stimulating and informative talk and discussion about Earthquakes, with a special focus on the recent quake centered in Mineral, Virginia. Join us at 4 p.m. at the planetarium (1426 N. Quincy St., Arlington 22207). Doors open at 3:45 p.m. This program is suitable for ages 9 through adult.

    Requested donation: $10/person. Monies collected will be used for supporting shows for the public, special educational events and outreach programs, and for future upgrades.

    You can reserve seats by sending us an email at contact@saveplanetarium.org. Walk-ins are also welcome. Seats are available on a first-come-first-served basis.

    MEMBER BENEFIT: Members of Friends of the Planetarium are welcome to attend a Sunday Science event of their choice at no charge as one of the benefits of membership. Individual members = one admission; family members = one admission for the family; supporting members = one admission for the family and two additional tickets for future programs. Check with us if you’re not sure of your category.

    NON-MEMBERS ARE WELCOME TO BECOME MEMBERS TO CONTINUE SUPPORTING THE PLANETARIUM. For full benefits information, go to: [PDF] Friends of the Planetarium Membership

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