AstroNights LIVE: Galaxies Galore

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Dates:	Friday, May 21, 2021 - Friday, May 21, 2021
Hours:	7:00PM-8:00PM. Presentation: 30 minutes, followed by Q&A.
Ages:	Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor:	Indoor
Cost:	Free
Category:	Science & Technology

In May, the constellation Virgo dominates the sky - it’s the second largest constellation in terms of area.

Constellations are not just funny connect-the-dot shapes; we use them to designate regions in the night sky, the way state and city borders signify regions on a map.

The Virgo region of the sky is jam-packed with deep-sky objects visible through small telescopes, and even binoculars in some cases.

Many of these objects are galaxies that are part of the massive Virgo Galaxy Cluster.

Galaxy clusters are the largest gravitationally-bound systems in the Universe, and thus are fascinating laboratories for exploring fundamental questions about gravity.

However, you don’t have to be an expert on gravity to enjoy the diverse beauty of these galaxies!

There are 2 ways to participate in this event live: join the live webinar via Zoom (registration required), or view live on our YouTube channel.

WEBSITE

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cm-center.org/events/astronights18

LOCATION

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100 State Street, Framingham, MA, 01701 map

Pre-register for the live Zoom webinar, or watch live on our YouTube channel.

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Our educators leave audiences with simple advice for observing your real night sky when the program is over. Get out and explore!