Aug 30, 2024 International Observe the Moon Night
Join us at Heritage Trail Park in Zionsville, Saturday, September 14, at 8 PM, as we celebrate International Observe the Moon Night!
The Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library has registered with NASA to be an official host for a viewing event this year with the help of our friends from the Indiana Astronomical Society. Come and speak with professional astronomers, observe the moon through a telescope and participate in a moon-inspired craft for all ages. As an extra little boost to get you through the chilly evening, we’ll be providing hot chocolate and apple cider!
Join us at 8 PM, to participate in a fascinating info-session titled “Black Holes Don’t Suck” by Dr. Aarran Shaw from Butler University! We will meet at the Heritage Trail Park pavilion, so be sure to bring a lawn chair as seating may be limited.
Come settle in with your warm drink and be transported to the fascinating reaches of outer space as Dr. Shaw shares with us about some of the most fascinating objects in the Universe: black holes. Black holes form when a massive star dies in a cosmic explosion called a supernova, and they’re so dense that not even light can escape from their gravitational pull. Dr. Shaw will talk about how we find them, where we see them, and what happens if we get too close to one. Dr. Shaw will show you that, contrary to popular belief, black holes don’t suck!
Registration is requested so we can plan crafts and refreshments accordingly. REGISTER NOW!
We can’t wait to see you there!
For more information about International Observe the Moon Night, visit NASA’s website.