Wonders in the Sky

The sun and moon rise every day or night. We take it for granted. But should we be complacent about our closest star and Earth’s only satellite planet? Let’s learn from Banneker Planetarium’s Director Dave Ludwikoski about the lunar eclipse and blood moon occurring in March and the solar superstorms predicted for 2025. Information will be shared in a discussion format for the eclipse, followed by a presentation of the film, Solar Superstorms. Narrated by Benedict Cumberbatch, the film features one of the most intensive efforts ever made to visualize the sun’s inner workings, including a series of groundbreaking scientific visualizations computed on the giant supercomputing initiative, Blue Waters, based at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications, University of Illinois.

After the presentation, we will move outside with an opportunity to view our night sky using a telescope, weather permitting.

This activity is recommended for ages 12 and up.

• Our meeting location can be found in your registration confirmation email when payment is complete.
• Watch for additional details in a welcome email a few days before the date.
• No use of portable electronic devices during the show
• Food and drinks are strictly prohibited in the planetarium.

Payment and Cancellation Policy: Payment is due online at the time of registration. Cancellations made seven or more days in advance of the event will receive a refund minus a 5% processing fee. Cancellations made within seven days of the event will not receive a refund. Events and field trips with fees of $10 or less are not refundable at any time unless canceled by NHSM. NHSM retains the right to update or change these requirements at any time.

For questions, please email Jayne at JAsh@marylandnature.org.

While this program is offered at a low-cost option, please know that your suggested donation directly supports the programs, the nature collections, and the building that make this kind of nature education possible. No refunds are available for cancelations.

Registration

• Education for All : $5
  If you cannot attend this program at the full cost of $10 per person because of financial hardship, please register using this option.
• Members and Non Members : $10
  Everyone ages 12 and up

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