New England Fall Astronomy Festival
explore starry wonders both day and night
September 21 – 22, 2012
UNH Observatory | Durham, NH
Celebrate the September sky with the New England Fall Astronomy Festival, an annual event held at the University of New Hampshire Observatory. Presented by the UNH Physics Department and the New Hampshire Astronomical Society, the festival brings together astronomers of all ages for a fun-filled weekend of discovery.
Learn from astronomy experts, attend a telescope clinic, safely observe the sun, and explore the night sky through dozens of telescopes. Practice stargazing and astrophotography or find out the latest space science research conducted at UNH. Children can participate in talks specifically geared toward them; games like golfing on the moon; and hands-on activities like the launching of a weather balloon or the crafting of solar beads.
Speakers and participants include meteorite guru Bob Veilleux; high school and university students; educators from the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center; and Dr. Harlan Spence, director of the UNH Institute for Earth, Oceans, and Space.
Participate in a raffle for a chance to win a telescope and partake of the on-site concessions throughout the day.
Do not miss this great opportunity to spend a beautiful fall day and night at the UNH Observatory. NEFAF promises an immersive, space-related experience for anyone fascinated by the wonders of the universe.
Please check the website for event schedule.
Beginning at 6 p.m. Friday, beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday
