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SPEND AN EVENING UNDER THE
STARS AT
FAMILY ASTRONOMY NIGHT AT
THE INTREPID SEA, AIR & SPACE
MUSEUM
SATURDAY, MAY 16
Stargaze from the flight deck
of Intrepid during
our Family Astronomy Night on Saturday,
May 16, from 6:45pm–10:00pm at the Intrepid
Sea, Air & Space Museum,
located at Pier 86 (46th Street
and 12th Avenue)
in Manhattan. This
event will feature fun-filled and educational experiences
for the whole family, including talks by astrophysicists,
trivia with prizes and outdoor viewings!
Local astronomers will be on
hand with their high-powered telescopes to help you navigate
the night sky and answer any questions about astronomy and
star-gazing. Guests are welcome to bring their own
binoculars or look through the telescopes of the experts.
Visitors will meet
astrophysicist Juan Ibáñez-Mejía and learn about the history
of space exploration, including exciting new discoveries on
the horizon, like the Orion mission
to send astronauts to Mars. Also on hand will be
astrophysicist Marcos Santander, who will explain cosmic
rays in the universe and the mystery of their origin.
The event is free and open to
the public; however, registration is required. RSVP
online at
www.intrepidmuseum.org
DATE: Saturday,
May 16
TIME: 6:45pm–10:00pm
LOCATION: Intrepid
Sea, Air & Space Museum
Pier
86 (46th Street
and 12th Avenue)
Manhattan
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About the Intrepid Sea, Air &
Space Museum
The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space
Museum is a non-profit,
educational institution featuring the legendary aircraft
carrier Intrepid,
the space shuttle Enterprise,
the world’s fastest jets and a guided missile submarine.
Through exhibitions, educational programming and the
foremost collection of technologically groundbreaking
aircraft and vessels, visitors of all ages and abilities are
taken on an interactive journey through history to learn
about American innovation and bravery.
The Intrepid Museum fulfills
its mission to honor our heroes, educate the public and
inspire our youth by connecting them to history through
hands-on exploration while bridging the future by inspiring
innovation.
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Museum Hours:
April 1 – October 31:
Monday - Friday, 10:00 AM –
5:00 PM
Saturday-Sunday, 10:00 AM –
6:00 PM
November 1 – March 31:
Monday-Sunday, 10:00 AM – 5:00
PM
Museum Cost of Admission:
Adult: $24.00
Seniors and College Students:
$20.00
Youth 7-17: $19.00
Veterans: $17.00
Child 3-6: $12.00
Active Military, Retired
Military and Children Under 3: Free
Tickets are available for
purchase on the Intrepid’s website, www.intrepidmuseum.org
Location:
Pier 86 (46th Street
and 12th Avenue),
Manhattan
Public Transportation:
Directions by NYC Metro Bus:
Take cross-town buses west.
M34 (34th Sts), M42 (42nd St.) or M-50 (49th St.) to 12th
Ave. and Hudson River. Intrepid is a short walk North from
the M34 and M42. The M50 drops off immediately in front of
the Intrepid.
Directions by NYC Metro
Subway:
Take the A, C, E, N, Q, R, S,
1, 2, 3 or 7 train to 42nd St., then walk or take the M-42
West Bus to Hudson River (12th Ave). Walk North to Intrepid.
Directions from Water:
Take New York Water Taxi to
Pier 84 and walk a block north to the Intrepid Museum. Or
from New Jersey take the New York Waterway to Midtown (38th
Street) and walk north on 12th Ave to the museum.
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