{"id":3057,"date":"2023-09-07T09:37:13","date_gmt":"2023-09-07T14:37:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mcwane.org\/events\/international-astronomy-day\/"},"modified":"2023-09-14T11:35:15","modified_gmt":"2023-09-14T16:35:15","slug":"international-astronomy-day","status":"publish","type":"mec-events","link":"https:\/\/mcwane.org\/events\/international-astronomy-day\/","title":{"rendered":"International Astronomy Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">The\u00a0mysteries of outer space and astronomy have fascinated the world for as long as we have recorded history. It is almost impossible to look up at the night sky on a clear evening and not be caught up in the sense of wonder and amazement at how big the universe truly is compared to us.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0International Astronomy Day is a way for astronomy enthusiasts and professionals to share their knowledge and love of outer space with the\u00a0public. It is also a way for everyone interested in space to explore their passion and increase their knowledge.<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Come and enjoy \u201cHubble\u201d in our immersive IMAX Dome. Narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio, Hubble will enable movie-goers to journey through distant galaxies to explore the grandeur and mysteries of our celestial surroundings, and accompany space-walking astronauts as they attempt the most difficult and important tasks in NASA\u2019s history. The film will offer an inspiring and unique look into the Hubble Space Telescope\u2019s legacy and highlight its profound impact on the way we view the universe and ourselves.<\/p>\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"bottom\" nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Time<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"bottom\" nowrap=\"nowrap\"><\/td>\n<td valign=\"bottom\" nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Program<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"bottom\" nowrap=\"nowrap\"><\/td>\n<td valign=\"bottom\" nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Venue<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"bottom\" nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p align=\"right\">10:30 AM<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"3\" valign=\"bottom\" nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p align=\"center\">Gustavo Medina Tanco: Robot Helpers<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"bottom\" nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p align=\"center\">Demo Station<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"bottom\" nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p align=\"right\">11:30 AM<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"3\" valign=\"bottom\" nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p align=\"center\">Silvia Torres-Peimbert: Seeing Ourselves in the Stars<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"bottom\" nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p align=\"center\">Explore Lab<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"bottom\" nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p align=\"right\">12:30 PM<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"3\" valign=\"bottom\" nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p align=\"center\">Scarlin Hernandez: Star Formation<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"bottom\" nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p align=\"center\">Demo Station<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"bottom\" nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p align=\"right\">1:30 PM<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"3\" valign=\"bottom\" nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p align=\"center\">Zaida Hernandez: Build a Moon Base Camp<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"bottom\" nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p align=\"center\">Explore Lab<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"bottom\" nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p align=\"right\">2:30 PM<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"3\" valign=\"bottom\" nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p align=\"center\">Olga E. 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