Moonrise Event: Science+Art Experience

Schedule

Sat Oct 16 2021 at 06:30 pm to 08:30 pm

Location

Brunner Farmhouse and Gardens | Broomfield, CO

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Join in on the Moonrise Event of 2021 as we explore space, art, and science with fun activities and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to watch a panel of space science experts and industry leaders, like Rhonda Stevenson of the Tau Zero Foundation, discuss space science and answer your questions live!

Take a peek through big telescopes at the twilight and night skies to see the moon, planets, and stars.
In addition to the huge telescopes, there will be:
- Live space drum music by Mark D'Ambrosio
- Hands-on activities, like make your own clay moon rock
- Demonstrations by Fiske Planetarium astronomer, Michael Nothem, to include the making of a meteorite and rocket launch
- Interactive table from Standley Lake Stargazing group
- Plein air artists painting the moonrise and sky
- Prize giveaway with a telescope, tickets to Fisk Planetarium, funny socks, astronaut ice cream, and more

This event is outdoors, free, and open to the public, so mark your calendars and don't miss this amazing experience!

The Moonrise Event of 2021 is presented, in partnership, by CSU Extension and Broomfield Council on the Arts & Humanities and made possible by: City & County of Broomfield, SCFD, and private donors.
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In 2019, the first Moonrise Viewing event was made possible by a partnership between Broomfield Council on the Arts & Humanities and the Tau Zero Foundation. The event featured hands-on activities, art, and demonstrations. There was also a livestreamed presentation about female astronauts by Janet from Janet’s Planet and a tutorial on how an astrophotographer takes photos of the moon by Terry Hancock, Executive Director of the Grand Mesa Observatory. Over 100 residents attended the 2019 event at the historic Brunner Farmhouse. Feedback received was overwhelming positive and there were several requests for future events. One family appreciated the opportunity for their children to see and experience both space science and art at one event.

Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, this is the first time another Moonrise event could be planned, but we know it’ll be out of this world!
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Event Schedule

6:30-7:05 p.m.:
• Make your own clay moon rocks
• Rocket launches and making of a meteorite
• Observe local plein air artists as they paint the moonrise
• Live handpan (space drum) music by Mark D'Ambrosio

6:30-8:30 p.m.: Real astronomer onsite with powerful telescopes will help you look at the moon, planets, and stars

7:15-8 p.m.: Feature speakers from the space science industry joining via livestream for a 30-minute panel discussion followed by a Q&A for attendees --be ready to ask your questions and they will answer them live!

8:15 p.m.: Drawings for cool space science prizes (must be present to win)


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Where is it happening?

Brunner Farmhouse and Gardens, 640 Main St, Broomfield, CO 80020, United States

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Broomfield Council on the Arts and Humanities

Host or Publisher Broomfield Council on the Arts and Humanities

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