Visitors get to explore space this weekend with a hands-on Science Saturday and the first Wetherbee Astronomy Series installment of 2015. These rock and ice themed programs will be heldSaturday, May 23, 2015 in the Science Museum, at Thronateeska Heritage Center. Science Saturdaywill begin at 1:00 p.m. and the Wetherbee Astronomy Series kicks off at 2:00 p.m.

At Science Saturday visitors will get hands-on as they create their very own comets. This event is open to children of all ages but adult supervision is required for those under 14. Prior registration is strongly encouraged as space fills up fast. Call Programs Manager, Alex La Pierre, at (229) 432-6955 to register.

The Wetherbee Astronomy Series begins with a presentation about smaller space objects and includes a screening of the fulldome show, Two Small Pieces of Glass. It will be held in the Wetherbee Planetarium allowing visitors to explore the cosmos in air conditioned comfort with Staff Astronomer, Jim Friese. 

“Events like this tell us where we are and where we’re going,” said Friese. “People have so many questions and here is where they have the chance to really understand another piece of the universe.”

Each installment of the Wetherbee Astronomy Series will include a viewing of a fulldome show and build upon the previous screenings, allowing visitors to explore the universe in the Wetherbee Planetarium. 

Upcoming Wetherbee Astronomy Series segments: 

Saturday, July 18, 2 p.m.- "How to Make Planet"
Saturday, September 19, 2 p.m.- "Tale of Two Stars"
Saturday, November 21, 2 p.m.- "Island Universes" + telescope purchasing workshop  

Admission to the each event is $3.50 plus tax per person. Thronateeska members are admitted at no charge to both events. Darton State College students with current student I.D. are admitted at no charge to the Wetherbee Astronomy Series. Program content is suitable for all ages. 

For more information, contact Alex La Pierre [email protected], 229-432-6955.