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What's in Store:

During the event, guests will have the opportunity to tour PlaneWave’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, as well as the Adrian Center for the Arts and the Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute, all located on PlaneWave’s expansive 57-acre campus. Our dedicated staff and volunteers from these organizations will be available to answer questions and provide insights into their processes.

Event Details:

Free Admission
Join us for the Annual Campus Open House and Science Expo! This event is free to attend, with complimentary parking and shuttle service on the PlaneWave Campus.

Family-Friendly
Free activities and demonstrations are designed to be engaging for attendees of all ages.

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Date & Time

October 5-6, 2024 at 11 AM to 6 PM

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Location

PlaneWave Headquarters

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Food & Drink

Food trucks & local vendors

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Activities

Art, Science, Woodworking

Booths

  • Above Pete’s Garage (APG)
  • Astrophotography Photos
  • Gemini Space Flight  Simulator
  • InSTaR (TBD)
  • 3D-Printing
  • Laser Comm
  • LISD
  • Merch Booth
  • Meridian Workshop
  • River Raisin Ragtime Review (R4)
  • Speakers Tent
  • STEM (TBD)
  • Telescopes 101

Activities

  • Adrian Center of Arts: Ceramics and Art
  • Make-it/Take-it project tent for younger attendees
  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute: Build Your Own Tool Box! 
  • Robotics
  • Solar System Stroll
  • Star Party: Evening stargazing sessions with PlaneWave telescopes
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Special Features

PlaneWave Talks
Engaging presentations about telescopes, astrophotography, robotics, the PlaneWave origin story, the future of the PlaneWave campus, and more. Notable guest speakers include Rachel Freed from the Institute for Student Astronomical Research (InSTaR), from the University of Toledo, PhD candidate, Sam Beiler, and Dr. Tom Megeath.

To-Scale Solar System Walkthrough
A guided tour of our campus that represents the solar system to scale.

Food Trucks and Telescope Demos
Enjoy a variety of food options and look through one of our very own Observatory-Class Telescopes!

 

Additional Highlights

  • Solar Telescope for daytime viewing
  • Weather-permitting nighttime observing
  •   3D Printing equipped with advanced LiDAR Technology
  • Full display of PlaneWave telescopes, including a NASA-purchased telescope designed for laser communication

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