International Moon Day (SOLD OUT)
International Moon Day marks the anniversary of the first moon landing. In the 21st century, humanity is determined to go back. Learn more at one of our two sessions held on International Moon Day 2024.
Junior Afternoon Session:
Are your kids fascinated by the moon and moon landings? In this family oriented session: you’ll learn with interactive activities about the different features of the moon and where humans have landed on the moon. and why you can sometimes see the moon in the daytime.
Night Session:
Want to learn how to identify various features on the Moon including where various lunar missions have landed? We’ll have telescopes and astronomers present to help you do just that. There will be Moon and stellar object viewing with our telescopes, an astronomical talk and a tour of our historic observatory. Dress for cold Ballarat Weather as it can be very chilly. If Cloudy, the event will still go ahead with our virtual night sky tour.
Junior Afternoon Session:
Are your kids fascinated by the moon and moon landings? In this family oriented session: you’ll learn with interactive activities about the different features of the moon and where humans have landed on the moon. and why you can sometimes see the moon in the daytime.
Night Session:
Want to learn how to identify various features on the Moon including where various lunar missions have landed? We’ll have telescopes and astronomers present to help you do just that. There will be Moon and stellar object viewing with our telescopes, an astronomical talk and a tour of our historic observatory. Dress for cold Ballarat Weather as it can be very chilly. If Cloudy, the event will still go ahead with our virtual night sky tour.
Location
Ballarat Municpal Observatory and Museum
439 Cobden Street, Mount Pleasant Victoria 3350
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