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What's in Store:

This community tradition brings neighbors, friends, and families together for an afternoon of discovery and an evening under the stars. Explore our facilities, enjoy food from local trucks, stroll through the Solar System, and end the night at our star party.

Event Details:

Free Admission
Join us for the Annual Open House and Science Expo! This event is free to attend, with on-site parking, and much to see! 

Family-Friendly
Explore our facilities, grab a bite from local food trucks, stroll the Solar System, and stick around for a community star party. The universe is truly within reach, and we can’t wait to share it with you.
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Date & Time

Saturday, October 18 from 2 PM to dusk

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Location

Observable Space Headquarters

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Food & Drink

Brenda's Little Taste of Texas

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Activities

Science, Telescopes, Lawn Games, Movies!

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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