Astronomy for Kids: From Asteroids to Artemis
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Looking for a quick summer getaway for your little astronaut? Take a trip into the world of space science, with family-friendly planetarium shows once a week. Each includes a brief look at that evening’s sky, time for questions, and suggestions for further activities.
Advance ticket purchase is encouraged.
Wednesday, July 8 — Magic Tree House
Travel with Jack and Annie, stars of the Magic Tree House® best-selling children’s book series, as they search for answers to a mysterious riddle they discover in a written note signed “–M.” Viewers peek into the treehouse and follow Jack and Annie on an exciting adventure as they meet a helpful astronomer and an astronaut. As they travel to an observatory and beyond into space, Jack and Annie nearly get . . . well, we don’t want to give the surprise away! The planetarium show Magic TreeHouse® Space Mission features series author Mary Pope Osborne. Recommended for ages 4–8; 25-minute show plus Q&A.
Wednesday, July 15 — Our Colorful World
A vibrant exploration of color, light, and perception, and what lies beyond the visible world, with a curious friend by your side. It features an animated short from the Towson University Jess & Mildred Fisher College of Science & Mathematics. Recommended for ages 4–10; 30-minute program.
Wednesday, July 22 — Asteroid: Mission Extreme
Discover how asteroids are both a danger and an opportunity for those of us on planet Earth. The danger is the chance of a cataclysmic collision; the opportunity is that asteroids could be stepping stones to other worlds. The challenges are enormous, such a mission could be the key to protecting life on Earth. Recommended for ages 4–10; 25-minute show plus Q&A.
Advance ticket purchase is encouraged.
Wednesday, July 8 — Magic Tree House
Travel with Jack and Annie, stars of the Magic Tree House® best-selling children’s book series, as they search for answers to a mysterious riddle they discover in a written note signed “–M.” Viewers peek into the treehouse and follow Jack and Annie on an exciting adventure as they meet a helpful astronomer and an astronaut. As they travel to an observatory and beyond into space, Jack and Annie nearly get . . . well, we don’t want to give the surprise away! The planetarium show Magic TreeHouse® Space Mission features series author Mary Pope Osborne. Recommended for ages 4–8; 25-minute show plus Q&A.
Wednesday, July 15 — Our Colorful World
A vibrant exploration of color, light, and perception, and what lies beyond the visible world, with a curious friend by your side. It features an animated short from the Towson University Jess & Mildred Fisher College of Science & Mathematics. Recommended for ages 4–10; 30-minute program.
Wednesday, July 22 — Asteroid: Mission Extreme
Discover how asteroids are both a danger and an opportunity for those of us on planet Earth. The danger is the chance of a cataclysmic collision; the opportunity is that asteroids could be stepping stones to other worlds. The challenges are enormous, such a mission could be the key to protecting life on Earth. Recommended for ages 4–10; 25-minute show plus Q&A.
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511 Warburton Ave, Yonkers, NY, United States, New York 10701
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Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.
Host or PublisherHudson River Museum
