New England Fall Astronomy Festival
explore starry wonders both day and night
September 21 – 22, 2012
UNH Observatory | Durham, NH
Show children the wonders of astronomy 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 encourages children of all ages to engage in astronomy.
For preschoolers and beyond, NEFAF offers many hands-on activities and demonstrations that will allow everyone to have fun while they learn. Explore space weather and the planets, begin learning the constellations, play a round of moon golf, and craft solar beads.
Participate in interactive skits provided by the Margret and H.A. Rey Center or find out the latest research that high school and university students have conducted at UNH, including Project SMART and their scientific balloon or the LunaCats and their robotic moon excavator.
Do not miss this fun-filled weekend of discovery for the entire family!
Free admission, but donations much appreciated
Beginning at 6 p.m. Friday, beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday
