THE SOUTHWORTH PLANETARIUM 207-780-4249 www.usm.maine.edu/planet 70 Falmouth Street Portland, Maine 04103 *ASTRONOMY A LA CARTE (Day session)* Wednesday mornings 10:30 a.m. - noon in the Southworth Planetarium Star Dome Starting Wednesday, September 12, 2018 Another Southworth Planetarium school year begins tomorrow with the very first class of the "Astronomy a la Carte" series. Tomorrow's topic "The Moon" Spend an hour and a half in the dome of perpetual night and you will learn the answers to the following questions Does the moon rotate? How much brighter is the full moon than quarter moon? What is a Super Moon? What is a Blue Moon? Why is the moon pumpkin orange when it rises and sets? Why is the moon red when eclipsed? Is the moon moving away from us? Why does the moon go through phases? How long will the Apollo astronauts footprints remain on the lunar surface provided they are undisturbed? How does the moon affect tides? and.... How far did Alan Shepherd's golf ball travel when he teed off on the moon? Each student will receive a moon watcher's guide and we'll introduce you to the phosphorescent star dome goddess Diana who is poised above the audience along the arc of a crescent moon. (And, yes, that is certainly astronomical incorrect!) $12 per student ($20 for two students) For more information please consult our web-site www.usm.maine.edu/planet, call us at 207-780-4249 or e-mail me at [log in to unmask] Walk in registrations are welcome! Note: the Night session of "Astronomy a la Carte" begins on Monday, September 24 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Hey! Do you like to plan ahead?! The Southworth Planetarium school year ends in 251 days with MAY QUEST May 20, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. An fantasy/science adventure for one and all! We'll keep you posted.