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Join us for Astronomy on Tap: Eclipses at the Cradle of Aviation Museum

at Cradle of Aviation Museum | Thu Mar 28

Location

Cradle of Aviation Museum

Charles Lindbergh Boulevard
Garden City, NY 11530
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Tel: 5165724066
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Date & Time

07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Thu, Mar 28, 2024
Cost:    $15-$25
Description

Join us for Astronomy on Tap: Eclipses, an evening of cosmic exploration on Thursday, March 28th. Astro On Taps’s Brian Levine (MC Tycho Brewhaha) will co-host this exciting event.

Here's what awaits you:
• Dive deeper into the upcoming eclipse with engaging talks by renowned scientists and educators, including, Kaitlin Schmidt (MC Annie Drunk Cannon), and Betsy Hernandez. They'll preview the solar eclipse, explain the details, and answer your questions, even though NYC won't experience totality.

• Test your space knowledge in a fun trivia game with prizes after the talks.

• Gaze through high-powered telescopes provided by the Amateur Astronomers Association and witness rare celestial sights (weather permitting)!

 

Special thanks to our sponsors:
• Media Sponsor: News 12 Long Island
• Beverage Sponsor: Garvies Point Brewery and Restaurant

 

Itinerary:

• 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Explore the museum galleries and Telescopes Outside (weather permitting)
• 8:00 pm - Talks and Games in the Catholic Health Theater Planetarium
• 9:15 pm - Short Break
• 9:30 pm - Prize giveaway!
• 9:45 pm - Planetarium time
• 10:15 pm - You don’t have to go home but can’t stay here.

 

Open to the General Public, 21 & over


General Admission: $25 (includes two beers)
Museum Members: $20 (includes two beers)
Designated Driver: $15 (no drink tickets)

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