A bit different this month – The Sky Tonight
It’s the first week of the month. You know what that means… it’s time for The Sky Tonight!
But… not this month.
The Sky Tonight
The Sky Tonight is held the first Wednesday night of every month. Every month we take a tour of the night sky, and then we focus on a specific topic. However, the Heikoff Giant Dome Theater is currently under renovation, getting outfitted with new furniture as part of the Fleet Science Center’s 50th anniversary. But never fear, we have some astronomy events to hold you over until our November show.
What will you see?
On Saturday, October 14, there will be a partial solar eclipse visible from San Diego. The Fleet Science Center will be hosting an eclipse viewing party. There will be outdoor activities, including safe viewing equipment and ask-the-astronomer opportunities, free to the public. The museum will also be opening early, with additional eclipse-related events offered inside, including a live-stream of the eclipse. I’ll also be presenting how eclipses occur, a lecture version of our Sky Tonight program.
And on Wednesday, October 18, join us for The Sky Tonight: Virtual Edition. We had gathered a lovely online community for our presentations while the museum access was more limited during the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic. We recognize that some people may still prefer an online option, so these are for you. And these shows are pay-as-you-wish! From free to $20, with any amount going to support events like these. These events will be offered every third Wednesday of the month at 7 PM. This month, we’ll explore the beauty of the Fall sky.
The Fleet Science Center posted their virtual events from the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic, including several of our Sky Tonight shows. Check them out here. Imagine how much better they are with the beautiful sky displayed on a 76-foot wraparound screen above you!
Hopefully we’ll see you soon at The Sky Tonight and other events at the Fleet Science Center.
Wishing you clear skies!
If you’re interested in the upcoming solar eclipses, check out this story.
