PLUS of SWMI Presents: 

presents

CROSSING THE SUN:

A LOOK AT THE ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS OF 2012

WITH THE KALAMAZOO VALLEY MUSEUM PLANETARIUM

 

Get ready to witness the once-in-a-lifetime alignment of worlds that take place this summer as Venus transits, or crosses, the Sun. This program offers background information and tips for safely observing the Venus transit and also the eclipses of the Sun and Moon that will take place in 2012.

 

In discussing the astronomical events that will take place this year, we will also learn about the background and motion of the objects in our sky, look at historical ways to determine the distance of the sun, and view simulated versions of the events.

 

This presentation is appropriate for all age levels, and will be geared to bright students who are interested in astronomy and who come eager to learn.

 

There is a $3 per person fee for this presentation, payable at the door;

no pre-registration is required.

Friday, May 18, 2012

6:00 pm

Kalamazoo Valley Museum

230 North Rose Street, Kalamazoo, Michigan

 

For directions and information on parking, please visit the museum website, kvm.kvcc.edu/plan/maps.htm.

 

For more information, call 269-353-3757, or visit our website at www.plusofswmi.org.

 

This program is presented by Partners in Learning for Unlimited Success of Southwest Michigan, a support and advocacy group for the families for advanced and accelerated students.  PLUS is an affiliate of the Michigan Association for Gifted Children.