Go behind the scenes to see what it’s like to photograph a rocket launch up close, sometimes at a distance of less than a football field from the rocket! John will give you tips and advice on viewing locations so … Continue reading →
SpaceEngine is an amazing 3D simulator app for Windows that allows you to fly practically anywhere in the universe! You can fly through Saturn’s rings, land on the Moon – at the Apollo landing sites, or completely break the laws … Continue reading →
Where do the elements come from? How do stars form? How do astronomers know what stars are made of? The answers to all these questions and more will be the topic for this presentation where we discuss spectroscopy — the … Continue reading →
Join the Michigan Science Center as we explore the night time sky with our virtual planetarium. Learn with us about what we can see and take a close up look at some of our nearest neighbors. Paulette Epstein is a … Continue reading →
A panel of teachers and educational professionals discussing tools and techniques they have used to teach astronomy to children – both in the classroom and at outreach events. Participants: Constance L. Martin-Trembley (Endeavour School), Paulette Epstein (Michigan Science Center), Dr. … Continue reading →
The sizes of objects in the cosmos, and distances between them are important concepts when it comes to astronomy – and can often be difficult to wrap one’s head around. Ken Bertin discusses “Size and Distance” in the universe; Ken … Continue reading →
