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The events listed here took place in Kansas in April 2024. We appreciate your interest and encourage you to stay tuned for future events about space exploration, science, and technology.
Find Your Place in Space Week – Kansas Events
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Solar-bration! Solar Eclipse
April 8, 2024 | 10 a.m.
The Discovery Center will be open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. for this special Monday event. Enjoy astronomy themed activities inside the building at our celebration of the Solar Eclipse. Join us from 12:30-3:30 p.m. as we view the 85% solar eclipse from Blue Earth Plaza. Jan Johnson, Library Services Consultant from North Central Kansas Library System (NCKLS) will provide the opportunity to view the eclipse with a Sun Spotter donated by SEAL (Solar Eclipse Activities for Libraries). There is no cost to view the solar eclipse; inside activities are included with admission to the Discovery Center.
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General Public
Solar Eclipse Viewing
April 8, 2024 | 12:15 p.m.
The Discovery Center will be open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. for this special Monday event. Join us from 12:15-3:15 p.m. as we view the 85% solar eclipse from Blue Earth Plaza with local astronomers. Enjoy astronomy themed activities at our celebration of the Solar Eclipse with additional activities inside. There is no cost to view the solar eclipse; inside activities included with admission to the Discovery Center.
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Find Your Place in Space Week
The week draws on the strengths of partners to open the doors of the space industry to people who already love space, those want to know more about space, and those that do not know how they can be a part of this industry.
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