9/11/2010 @ 7:30

9/11/2010

Virginia Living Museum
2009 has been designated as the International Year of Astronomy and is the 400th anniversary of Galileo Galilei’ South groundbreaking use of a telescope for astronomical purposes As part of this worldwide celebration the Virginia Living Museum will be hosting free star parties the second Saturday of every month in 2009 to encourage everyone to experience the wonder of looking through a telescope A staff astronomer will be on hand to answer your questions Observing dependant on weather Planetarium program will be held rain or shine Observing is FREE evening planetarium programs are $6 for non-members $3 for members Get $1 off with an IYA hand stamp! Jan 10 observing at 6pm Oasis in Space at 7 30pm Feb 14 observing at 7pm Virginia Skies at 7 30pm
Newport News, VA 23601

Loaction: Virginia Living Museum
524 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard
Newport News, VA 23601
Phone1: (757) 595-1900 Information
Phone2: (757) 595-9135 Program Registration
Fax: (757) 599-4897
Email: webmaster@thevlm.org
Opens: 7:30:00 PM
Closes: 12:30:00 AM
Admission Fee
Children Welcome

Looking for something fun to do on a Saturday night? Well look no further than the incredible star party and laser light shows at the Abbitt Planetarium on the second Saturday of the month. We’ve got an incredible state-of-the-art laser system that splashes brilliant high-color LED laser light all across the entire surface of our dome. It’s the most amazing light show you’ve ever seen! Plus we’ve got music to suit every taste! We’ll be featuring different bands each month, so be sure to check out the latest offerings! Want some astronomy to go with your fun? Visit the Star Party and look through a telescope before coming in and start the evening with a traditional planetarium program at 7:30pm. Lasers start at 8:30pm with a Family Fun Show, Hard Rock at 10pm, Pink Floyd at 11:30pm.