The NASA Wallops Flight Facility Visitor Center will host the second event in the Astronomy and Night Sky Winter Series from 7 to 10 p.m., Friday, Feb. 19.
Participants will have the opportunity to take part in a variety of activities that include an Astronomy 101 presentation, astronomy-themed movies, and hands-on activities and crafts. The Delmarva Space Sciences Foundation will be on-site to provide expertise and high-powered telescope views of objects in the winter night sky.
Kim Check, Visitor Center manager, said, “Despite cloudy skies in January, nearly 200 people attended the kick-off event and had a great time. The night is fun, educational and provides an opportunity to learn about our solar system and beyond.”
The event, which is free and open to the public, will occur regardless of weather. However, telescope viewing is subject to cancellation due to inclement weather.
The final night in the series will be March 18.
The NASA Visitor Center, located on Va. Rt. 175 about six miles from U. S. Route 13 and five miles from Chincoteague, is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free.
For more information about Astronomy Night or the Visitor Center, Call 757-824-1344 or visit:
https://www.nasa.gov/centers/wallops/visitorcenter
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Rebecca Hudson
757-824-1139
rebecca.s.hudson@nasa.gov
Astronomy & Night Sky Winter Series