Tag: science
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Physics for Homeschoolers | Ages 10-13
The way things look, move, and sound – are all due to physics! Experiment with magnetism, electricity, the properties of light, rainbows, circuitry, and sound waves. From the subatomic to the stellar, electromagnetic waves are everywhere! Class runs from 9:30am – 1:30pm, Fridays, March 20 – May 8. (No classes April 3 & April 17)…
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Skygazing on Talcott Mountain
Join us for an unforgettable evening of stargazing at Talcott Mountain Science Center’s mountaintop campus! You’ll begin your night with a guided constellation tour in our planetarium, followed by outdoor telescope viewing under the stars. With our powerful telescopes, we’ll search for stars, planets (including Mars), deep sky objects, and more! Because much of the…
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Kid Chemistry for Homeschoolers | Ages 6-9
There’s plenty of cool chemistry you can do with everyday materials – and we’ll show you how! You’ll experiment with acids and bases, make chemical reactions, and create colorful works of art. Instructor: Kaitlyn Roberts Class runs from 9:30am – 1:30pm, Fridays, April 4 – May 16. (No class 4/18). REGISTER ONLINE $460 per student
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Skygazing on Talcott Mountain
This program is for adults and families with children ages 4+ (children must be accompanied by adult). Join us for an unforgettable evening of stargazing at Talcott Mountain Science Center’s mountaintop campus! Begin the evening in our planetarium with a guided tour of the constellations, followed by a short walk to our observatories for outdoor…
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Skygazing on Talcott Mountain
This program is for adults and families with children ages 4+ (children must be accompanied by adult). Join us for an unforgettable evening of stargazing at Talcott Mountain Science Center’s mountaintop campus! You’ll begin the evening in our planetarium with a guided tour of the constellations and celestial objects visible in the night sky. Then…
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Skygazing on Talcott Mountain
This program is for adults and families with children ages 4+ (children must be accompanied by adult). Join us for an unforgettable evening of stargazing at Talcott Mountain Science Center’s mountaintop campus on October 3 at 6:30 PM! You’ll begin the evening in our planetarium with a guided tour of the constellations and celestial objects…
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A Bite of the Sun: Solar Eclipse Viewing on Talcott Mtn.
Hold the afternoon of April 8th for a special event on Talcott Mountain! Register below to receive word of updates here on the website for our eclipse festival “A Bite of the Sun: Solar Eclipse Viewing on Talcott Mountain.” Put a * on your calendar for April 8th! A dramatic astronomical event happens in…
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Skygazing — An Introduction to Astrophotography
Imagine being able to take gorgeous images of the night sky, startrails, the moon and more! Join Astronomer John Natale in the Talcott Mountain Science Center (TMSC) Planetarium to learn about the basics of astrophotography and how he learned the art of photographing the night sky on his own.