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Science After Hours: Spectacular Spectacular - March 31, 2023
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Science After Hours: Spectacular Spectacular

It’s Lights, Camera, Action as we kickoff the 2023 season of Science After Hours with the return of Spectacular Spectacular, a night of interesting characters, performances, and surprises to delight and excite. Curated for the curious at heart, we encourage all guests to become one with the night as we pull back the curtain and let you in on the action. 

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Night-Skies-at-Hom
Go LIVE with our Chief Astronomer!

Night Skies @ Home

Go LIVE with our Chief Astronomer!  Stargazers of all ages are invited to our favorite monthly virtual event! Join us as we tour the cosmos, stare at the stars, and be amazed by astronomy—no telescopes needed. Bring your questions, satisfy your curiosity, and learn from the best!

This month, we'll be chatting about the biggest astronomy myths.

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Night-Skies-at-Hom
Go LIVE with our Chief Astronomer!

Night Skies @ Home

Go LIVE with our Chief Astronomer!  Stargazers of all ages are invited to our favorite monthly virtual event! Join us as we tour the cosmos, stare at the stars, and be amazed by astronomy—no telescopes needed. Bring your questions, satisfy your curiosity, and learn from the best!

This month, we'll be chatting about the best places to stargaze In and outside Philadelphia, plus how to find local astronomy star parties.

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Night-Skies-at-Hom
Go LIVE with our Chief Astronomer!

Night Skies @ Home

Go LIVE with our Chief Astronomer!  Stargazers of all ages are invited to our favorite monthly virtual event! Join us as we tour the cosmos, stare at the stars, and be amazed by astronomy—no telescopes needed. Bring your questions, satisfy your curiosity, and learn from the best!

This month, we'll be chatting about the Summer Solstice and seasons on other planets.

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Night-Skies-at-Hom
Go LIVE with our Chief Astronomer!

Night Skies @ Home

Go LIVE with our Chief Astronomer!  Stargazers of all ages are invited to our favorite monthly virtual event! Join us as we tour the cosmos, stare at the stars, and be amazed by astronomy—no telescopes needed. Bring your questions, satisfy your curiosity, and learn from the best!

This month, we'll be going behind the scenes of building The Franklin Institute's new Space exhibit!

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Night-Skies-at-Hom
Go LIVE with our Chief Astronomer!

Night Skies @ Home

Go LIVE with our Chief Astronomer!  Stargazers of all ages are invited to our favorite monthly virtual event! Join us as we tour the cosmos, stare at the stars, and be amazed by astronomy—no telescopes needed. Bring your questions, satisfy your curiosity, and learn from the best!

This month, we'll be chatting about careers in astronomy - starting with Derrick Pitts!

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Night-Skies-at-Hom
Go LIVE with our Chief Astronomer!

Night Skies @ Home

Go LIVE with our Chief Astronomer!  Stargazers of all ages are invited to our favorite monthly virtual event! Join us as we tour the cosmos, stare at the stars, and be amazed by astronomy—no telescopes needed. Bring your questions, satisfy your curiosity, and learn from the best!

This month, we'll be chatting about Sci-Fi movies and the seeds of truth that they start from.

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Night-Skies-at-Hom
Go LIVE with our Chief Astronomer!

Night Skies @ Home

Go LIVE with our Chief Astronomer!  Stargazers of all ages are invited to our favorite monthly virtual event! Join us as we tour the cosmos, stare at the stars, and be amazed by astronomy—no telescopes needed. Bring your questions, satisfy your curiosity, and learn from the best!

This month, we'll be chatting about the future of space exploration.

Image
Night-Skies-at-Hom
Go LIVE with our Chief Astronomer!

Night Skies @ Home

Go LIVE with our Chief Astronomer!  Stargazers of all ages are invited to our favorite monthly virtual event! Join us as we tour the cosmos, stare at the stars, and be amazed by astronomy—no telescopes needed. Bring your questions, satisfy your curiosity, and learn from the best!

This month, we'll be chatting about notable events and discoveries from 2023.

March 2023

Mar
31
2023
March 31, 2023

Science After Hours: Spectacular Spectacular

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It’s Lights, Camera, Action as we kickoff the 2023 season of Science After Hours with the return of Spectacular Spectacular, a night of interesting characters, performances, and surprises to delight and excite. Curated for the curious at heart, we encourage all guests to become one with the night as we pull back the curtain and let you in on the action. 

Learn More

April 2023

Apr
06
2023
April 06, 2023

Night Skies @ Home

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Go LIVE with our Chief Astronomer!  Stargazers of all ages are invited to our favorite monthly virtual event! Join us as we tour the cosmos, stare at the stars, and be amazed by astronomy—no telescopes needed. Bring your questions, satisfy your curiosity, and learn from the best!

This month, we'll be chatting about the biggest astronomy myths.

Learn More

May 2023

May
04
2023
May 04, 2023

Night Skies @ Home

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Go LIVE with our Chief Astronomer!  Stargazers of all ages are invited to our favorite monthly virtual event! Join us as we tour the cosmos, stare at the stars, and be amazed by astronomy—no telescopes needed. Bring your questions, satisfy your curiosity, and learn from the best!

This month, we'll be chatting about the best places to stargaze In and outside Philadelphia, plus how to find local astronomy star parties.

Learn More

June 2023

Jun
08
2023
June 08, 2023

Night Skies @ Home

-

Go LIVE with our Chief Astronomer!  Stargazers of all ages are invited to our favorite monthly virtual event! Join us as we tour the cosmos, stare at the stars, and be amazed by astronomy—no telescopes needed. Bring your questions, satisfy your curiosity, and learn from the best!

This month, we'll be chatting about the Summer Solstice and seasons on other planets.

Learn More

July 2023

Jul
06
2023
July 06, 2023

Night Skies @ Home

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Go LIVE with our Chief Astronomer!  Stargazers of all ages are invited to our favorite monthly virtual event! Join us as we tour the cosmos, stare at the stars, and be amazed by astronomy—no telescopes needed. Bring your questions, satisfy your curiosity, and learn from the best!

This month, we'll be going behind the scenes of building The Franklin Institute's new Space exhibit!

Learn More

August 2023

Aug
03
2023
August 03, 2023

Night Skies @ Home

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Go LIVE with our Chief Astronomer!  Stargazers of all ages are invited to our favorite monthly virtual event! Join us as we tour the cosmos, stare at the stars, and be amazed by astronomy—no telescopes needed. Bring your questions, satisfy your curiosity, and learn from the best!

This month, we'll be chatting about careers in astronomy - starting with Derrick Pitts!

Learn More

September 2023

Sep
07
2023
September 07, 2023

Night Skies @ Home

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Go LIVE with our Chief Astronomer!  Stargazers of all ages are invited to our favorite monthly virtual event! Join us as we tour the cosmos, stare at the stars, and be amazed by astronomy—no telescopes needed. Bring your questions, satisfy your curiosity, and learn from the best!

This month, we'll be chatting about Sci-Fi movies and the seeds of truth that they start from.

Learn More

November 2023

Nov
02
2023
November 02, 2023

Night Skies @ Home

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Go LIVE with our Chief Astronomer!  Stargazers of all ages are invited to our favorite monthly virtual event! Join us as we tour the cosmos, stare at the stars, and be amazed by astronomy—no telescopes needed. Bring your questions, satisfy your curiosity, and learn from the best!

This month, we'll be chatting about the future of space exploration.

Learn More

December 2023

Dec
07
2023
December 07, 2023

Night Skies @ Home

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Go LIVE with our Chief Astronomer!  Stargazers of all ages are invited to our favorite monthly virtual event! Join us as we tour the cosmos, stare at the stars, and be amazed by astronomy—no telescopes needed. Bring your questions, satisfy your curiosity, and learn from the best!

This month, we'll be chatting about notable events and discoveries from 2023.

Learn More