Astronomy Programs 2007-2008
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DISCOVER THE UNIVERSE
Payment is required upon registration.
Adults: $6
Students* and Children (12+): $4
Families* (children 12+): $14
Special package pricing — when you choose any three programs from below:
Adults: $16
Students* and children (12+): $10
Families* (children 12+): $40
Join us rain or shine for dynamic presentations and opportunities to explore the night sky—you may view the sky through Canada’s largest refracting telescope† in the Helen Sawyer Hogg Observatory, or tour the night sky in the Museum’s inflatable planetarium. Duration: 90 minutes
| October 19 |
(7:30 p.m.) |
Forum: Robots or Humans for Space Exploration? |
| November 30 |
(7:30 p.m.) |
Extreme Makeover: Asteroid Impact! |
| November 17 |
(7:30 p.m.) |
The Right Telescope for the Budding Astronomer |
| December 14 |
(7:30 p.m.) |
Mars in Mythology and Science |
| January 18 |
(7:30 p.m.) |
Wonders of Orion |
| February 15 |
(7:30 p.m.) |
News from Saturn |
| March 23 |
(7:30 p.m.) |
Venus Express |
| April 25 |
(7:30 p.m.) |
Planet X and Other Mysteries |
| May 30 |
(8:00 p.m.) |
Mars Phoenix Mission Update |
| July 30 |
(8:30 p.m.) |
Summer Stargazing |
INTERNATIONAL ASTRONOMY DAY
May 10, 2008
Daytime activities: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (included with
Museum admission)
Free Star Party: 8 p.m. – 10 p.m. (weather permitting)
Make it a family outing and celebrate astronomy! Daytime activities for all include Solar System crafts for kids, Mars Phoenix mission update, visits to the Helen
Sawyer Hogg Observatory, telescope observing of the Sun†, presentations in the Museum’s inflatable planetarium, and the Museum’s new young people’s forum “Humans or Robots for Space Exploration?”
BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO ASTRONOMY
Payment is required upon registration
Cost per series: Adults: $30
Students*: $22
Children (12–14): $15
Families* (Children 12-14): $70
Learn to be a stargazer and become more confident about finding your way in the night sky! Where and how do you look to find constellations, planets and deep sky objects? What equipment is needed? These questions and more are answered during this three-week mini-course. Choose from series A or B, or sign up for both! Includes sessions in the inflatable planetarium and telescope observing in the Helen Sawyer Hogg Observatory.† Duration: 2 hours
| 2007 Series A - Navigating the Night Sky 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. |
| October 23 |
Constellations: Celestial Roadmap |
| October 30 |
Using Planispheres and Star Clocks |
| November 6 |
Seasonal Changes |
| 2007 Series B - Wonders of the Night Sky 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. |
| November 20 |
The New Solar System |
| November 27 |
Clusters, Nebulae, Galaxies, and More |
| December 4 |
Using and Selecting Binoculars and
Telescopes |
| 2008 Series A - Navigating the Night Sky 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. |
| January 23 |
Constellations: Celestial Roadmap |
| January 30 |
Using Planispheres and Star Clocks |
| February 6 |
Seasonal Changes |
| 2008 Series B - Wonders of the Night Sky 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. |
| February 20 |
The New Solar System |
| February 27 |
Clusters, Nebulae, Galaxies, and More |
| March 5 |
Using and Selecting Binoculars and
Telescopes |
STARGAZING
(Free)
Want to view the night sky from the Helen Sawyer Hogg Observatory? Join us on the dates below as we open the doors and welcome stargazers. The program is free and strictly weather permitting (no indoor presentations). Dress warmly! Duration: 90 minutes
| October 13 |
(7:30 p.m.) |
| December 21 |
(6:00 p.m.) |
| February 21 |
(8:30 p.m.) |
Total Lunar Eclipse |
| March 14 |
(7:30 p.m.) |
| July 18 |
(9:00 p.m.) |
| August 8 |
(9:00 p.m.) |
GROUP ASTRONOMY AND SPACE NIGHTS
Minimum 20 participants, $3 per person
Choice of two dynamic programs adapted to your group’s
age level and interests. Perfect for school groups, as well as
Scouts, Guides, Cubs, and Brownies wishing to obtain their
astronomy or space badges. Duration: 90 minutes
Astronomy
Learn cool things about the Solar System! Discover how stars are formed. Touch real meteorites, look through Canada’s largest refracting telescope† in the Helen Sawyer
Hogg Observatory, or view the constellations in the Museum’s inflatable planetarium.
Canada in Space
Through a guided visit of the Canada in Space exhibition, see real satellites Alouette and Hermes, discover what it takes to become an astronaut, and explore Canada’s
contribution to the International Space Station.
FAMILY ASTRONOMY AND SPACE WORKSHOPS
Special package pricing — choose any three workshops
from below.
Payment is required upon registration.
Adults: $18
Students*: $15
Children: $9
Families*: $42
The Museum reserves the right to substitute workshops when registration is insufficient.
Curious about space and astronomy? These hands-on workshops feature a new craft activity each month that encourages exploration of science and astronomy, complemented by either a guided tour of the heavens in the inflatable planetarium, a visit to the Canada in Space exhibition, or a visit to the Observatory.† Duration: 90 minutes
| October 12 |
Make a Pop Bottle Rocket |
| October 26 |
Create a Planet Poster |
| November 23 |
Make Your Own Moon Base |
| December 7 |
Model of the Orion Constellation |
| January 11 |
Build a Space Communications Tower |
| January 25 |
Make a Hubble Space Telescope Model |
| February 8 |
Constellations of the Zodiac Model |
| February 22 |
Create Your Own Space Storybook |
| March 28 |
Create Glitter Galaxies |
| April 4 |
Planet Weather: Create a “Milk” Storm |
| April 18 |
Space Payloads: Egg Launch! |
| May 2 |
Make a Mars Phoenix Lander Model |
Advance registration is required for all programs.
Please call 613-991-3053 or 1-866-442-4416.
Free parking
Canada Science and Technology Museum
1867 St Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, Ontario
† Weather permitting
* Children: ages 4–14 unless otherwise indicated; students: ages 15–17;
family admission includes two adults and three children.
Do you have a special interest in astronomy ? Visit www.skynews.ca.
Comments: mlabrecque@technomuses.ca
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