| Activity |
Date |
| The RPSEC announces a call for entries. |
February 5, 2009 |
| All artwork and required entry forms must be delivered
to the RPSEC by the deadline (Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM– 4:30 PM or
Saturdays, 7:00 – 9:00
PM ). |
DEADLINE: Thursday, March 19, 2009
4:30 PM |
The art exhibit opens to the public.
The 2009 International Year of Astronomy event at the RPSEC includes
public planetarium shows at 4:00, 5:00, 7:00, 8:00, and 9:00 PM.
After dark, the observatory opens and telescopes are set up on
the lawn. |
Saturday, April 4, 2009
(Exhibit unveiled at 6:30 PM) |
| All artwork submitted by K-12 students for the 2009 International
Year of Astronomy Youth Art Competition is on display at the RPSEC
and open to the public during regular hours. The Art Judging Panel
convenes and determines awards. |
April 4, 2009 through May 2, 2009 |
The winners are announced.
The RPSEC’s Family Earth and Sky Night includes public planetarium
shows at 7:00, 8:00, 9:00, and 10:00 PM as well as free hands-on
science activities for children from 7:00 - 9:30 PM. Live animals,
including snakes, turtles, alligators, and the barred owl will be
on display. After dark, the observatory opens and telescopes
are set up on the lawn. The Galaxy Gals will make a special appearance
in costume! |
Saturday, May 2, 2009
(Winners announced at 6:30 PM) |
| All artwork is picked up at the RPSEC. News releases with names
of the winners, their teachers and schools are provided to the local
media. |
May 4, 2009 through June 4, 2009 |
