SPECIAL EVENT: Sally’s Night

Schedule

Fri Jun 28 2024 at 04:30 pm to 07:30 pm

Location

Saint Louis Science Center | St. Louis, MO

This June 28, we’re hosting “Sally’s Night,” a one-night program started by the National Air and Space Museum to honor the great Dr. Sally Ride. Astronaut Dr. Sally Ride became the first American woman and the first known LGBT person in space by flying a mission aboard the space shuttle Challenger in 1983. Join us as we celebrate women in STEM from around the Saint Louis region. This evening event begins at 4:30 p.m. and features guest speakers on our Energy Stage along with special activities at the James S. McDonnell Planetarium.
In addition, light food and drink options will be available at The Loft on the second floor from 4:30-7:00 p.m.
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?:?? ?? – Dr. Anne Austin, UMSL Egyptologist
?:?? ?? – Dr. Brigette Davis, Clinical Research Scientist
?:?? ?? – Dr. Becky Thompson, Physicist and the Science Center’s Chief Science and Education Officer
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?:?? ?? – Great Observations Star Show | | Not Free
Great Observations will explore important observations in astronomy that helped to shape the modern world.
Get Tickets: https://events.slsc.org/events/018e7bd3-cfb7-7b87-7171-82d1b275e8a2
?:?? ?? – ?:?? ??: Night Witches in Liftoff Gallery
The Night Witches were an all-female bomber regiment in World War II. Hear fascinating stories as they reflect upon a time when women were barred from combat.
These presentations take place every 15 minutes from 4:30 p.m. through 7:00 p.m.

?:?? ?? – ?:?? ??: Human “Computers” Activity in Planetarium Lobby
Activity demonstrating how women astronomers from the 1880s through 1950s, like Henretta Swan Leavitt, made groundbreaking discoveries cataloging stars.
?:?? ?? – ?:?? ??: Solar Telescope Viewing
Guests will have the opportunity to view the sun through solar telescopes outside the Planetarium. This activity is weather permitting.
?:?? ?? Stars Around The World Star Show | | Not Free
Explore the sky from pole-to-pole in Stars Around the World!
Get Tickets: https://events.slsc.org/events/018e8068-711f-5b93-0045-d41020f46f2a
?:?? ?? – ?:?? ??: Free Upper Gallery access
No tickets required! We’ll have the upper galleries of the Planetarium open for free exploration time!
Light food and drink options will also be available at The Loft from 4:30 pm – 7:00 p.m.
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Where is it happening?

Saint Louis Science Center, 5050 Oakland Ave, St Louis, MO 63110-1404, United States,St. Louis, Missouri

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Host or Publisher Saint Louis Science Center

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