The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork. (Psalm 19:1 ESV)
Explore Astronomy provides a glimpse into the handiwork of God through engaging presentations, hands-on labs, and unique experiences. Learn about the heavens under the guidance of Prof. Danny Faulkner.
Open to students ages 11 to 18 years of age.
Explore Astronomy is a six-hour program from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The Explore Days program is on a four-year rotating schedule. Each Explore Day includes a minimum of four hands-on, interactive sessions. The yearly topics are provided in the schedule below.
Please keep in mind that some of our activities are contingent upon weather.
Availability is limited, so sign up today!
You can find answers to common questions on the Explore Days FAQ page.
Please contact us for more information or if you would like to schedule a private Explore day for your group.
Session 1 | Session 2 | Session 3 | Session 4 | |
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Year 1 | Lunar Phases | Declination & Ascension | Solar System Scale Model with Observatory Tour | Astronomy Live |
Year 2 | Lunar Eclipse & the Spherical Earth | Optical Lenses | Focal Length and Telescopes | Astronomy Live |
Year 3 | Kepler’s Law: 1st Law of Planetary Motion | Kepler’s Law: 3rd Law of Planetary Motion | Density & the Composition of Planets | Astronomy Live |
Year 4 | Meteor Shower | Galaxy Classification | Hertz Sprung-Russell Diagram | Astronomy Live |
The Spring 2023 season of Explore will be covering Year 1 topics. The Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 seasons of Explore will be covering Year 2 topics.