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The events listed here took place in Michigan 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 – Michigan Events
Explore the Science of the Solar Eclipse
Feb. 28,2024 | 7 p.m.
In this presentation, we will explore the science and wonder behind this incredible phenomenon of solar eclipses. 2024 offers Americans another chance to see a total solar eclipse that will captivate skywatchers across the United States. We will dive into the details of these eclipses, examining their paths and characteristics, as well as exploring the science behind their occurrence. You will learn about the different types of solar eclipses, including total eclipses, annular eclipses, and partial eclipses. We will discuss the unique features of each type and what you can expect to see during each. We will also examine how modern science has advanced our understanding of these celestial events. Finally, we will provide tips and advice for viewing solar eclipses safely and effectively. Whether you are an experienced skywatcher or a newcomer to astronomy, this presentation on Syzygy and the upcoming American solar eclipse promises to be an informative and exciting journey into the cosmos to prepare you for the event on April 8, 2024.
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Explore the Science of the Solar Eclipse
March 6, 2024 | 7 p.m.
In this presentation, we will explore the science and wonder behind this incredible phenomenon of solar eclipses. 2024 offers Americans another chance to see a total solar eclipse that will captivate skywatchers across the United States. We will dive into the details of these eclipses, examining their paths and characteristics, as well as exploring the science behind their occurrence. You will learn about the different types of solar eclipses, including total eclipses, annular eclipses, and partial eclipses. We will discuss the unique features of each type and what you can expect to see during each. We will also examine how modern science has advanced our understanding of these celestial e vents. Finally, we will provide tips and advice for viewing solar eclipses safely and effectively. Whether you are an experienced skywatcher or a newcomer to astronomy, this presentation on Syzygy and the upcoming American solar eclipse promises to be an informative and exciting journey into the cosmos to prepare you for the event on April 8, 2024.
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Families and Individuals: $5/person, under 2 is free.
Solar Eclipse Celebration: Ann Arbor
April 8, 2024 | 11 a.m.
Join the Leslie Science and Nature Center and Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum in celebrating the total solar eclipse! Explore the night sky in our Star Lab, and learn all about astronomy at our hands-on activity tables. Pick up a pair of eclipse viewing glasses to safely view the eclipse.
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Muskegon Astronomical Society Observatory Partial Eclipse
April 8, 2024 | 1;30 p.m.
Join us at Muskegon Astronomical Society Observatory for the April 8 partial eclipse! Our telescopes will have solar filters. While we wait for the eclipse, we’ll do a presentation. We’ll try to introduce you to amateur astronomy and have plenty of handouts on how to get started.
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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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