Do you have a kid at home with stars in his/her eyes? Our wonderful local treasure, the Planetarium at the Stamford Museum and Nature Center, offers star-gazing and enlightening lectures about our night skies on Friday nights free for members and nearly free ($3, $2) for nonmembers. Tomorrow night – Friday January 8th – the planetarium show features Mars: The Red Planet
“Come join us for a NEW exciting series of astronomy programs! Start by enjoying a presentation on a variety of fun and interesting topics, followed by a visit to view the night sky through our 22-inch telescope.
Why is Mars “red”? How long is a Martian day? Does Mars have seasons? This program will answer your questions about the planet Mars, explain why it is the most Earth-like planet in the Solar System, and tell you where you can find it in the night sky.
7:00 – Open House
7:30 – Presentation (rain or shine)
8:00 – Telescope viewing (weather permitting)” – from the website.
