WKU’s Hardin Planetarium will host a science enjoyment working day connected to the James Webb Space Telescope on August 13. 

The occasion is absolutely free and open to the public with activities starting at 1 p.m. Meant for all ages, pursuits consist of uncomplicated board video games for young children, paper craft, exploring thermal imaging, and image processing.  A trivia sport will make it possible for visitors to acquire prizes like Webb Telescope posters and bookmarks. The occasion will finish by 5 p.m.

The James Webb House Telescope marks a big stage ahead in our potential to take a look at the universe, so this celebration will assist all audiences greater realize the telescope and how modern-day astronomy is done.

Along with exclusive activities these as this, Hardin Planetarium gives totally free community displays each and every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. and on Sundays at 2 p.m. The latest clearly show, Life of the Stars, which tasks company with pointing to stars in the sky, will run right up until September 1. Guests will master about every star and discover where stars appear from, what stars do all day, and how stars end. A total plan of reveals is accessible on the planetarium’s website at www.wku.edu/hardinplanetarium. 

Hardin Planetarium is found at 1501 Point out Street on the campus of Western Kentucky College.

For more details, contact Chris Chandler at (270) 745-4044.