Astronomy Star Party for Acton and Boxborough 4th Graders
The AB 4th Grade Star Party is a science event where Acton and Boxborough 4th graders and their families become astronomers for a night. Sponsors of the Star Party include Acton and Boxborough Public Schools, Amateur Telescope Makers of Boston (ATMoB), and Acton-Boxborough PIP. The Star Party has indoor and outdoor components. Since the outdoor component is weather dependent, participants can check the Star Party Website (www.actonstarparty.com) for a green "Go" or red "No Go" message. At the party, participants are introduced to star gazing by a Sky & Telescope Magazine representative before joining Galileo, who will give the evening a historical spin. Participants are encouraged to join the astronomers outside to view the stars through their powerful telescopes. Other activities include: indoor planetarium, star crafts, and hands-on models. Join us!
Who: Acton and Boxborough 4th graders and their parent(s). Adult supervision required. Not a drop-off event.
Date: Monday, March 5, 2012
Cloud Dates: Tuesday, March 6 & Wednesday, March 7. If all dates are cloudy, we will hold the Star Party indoors on Wednesday, March 7 (visit www.actonstarparty.com for weather updates).
Time: 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Place: Parker Damon Building, 11 Charter Road, Acton
Admission: Free
For more info or to volunteer: visit www.actonpip.org/starparty.htm
Questions: Contact us at actonpip@gmail.com
