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Description
The telescope is one of many indispensable tools of the astronomer. With instruction and assistance from Imperial Centre science education staff, participants ages 7-12 years of age will build and learn how to operate their very own refracting telescope, useful for observing the moon and other celestial targets. Hands-on activities and topics will include use of a variety of telescopes and observing equipment, constellation identification, star charts, moon maps, and safety.
Activity Other Category
Youth
Grades
2nd - 7th
Skills
Beginner
Location
Children's Museum & Science Center 2nd Floor Classroom
Instructor
Steve Schmidt
Map & Direction
Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences
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Rocky Mount, NC
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