The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum’s Reichert Planetarium will celebrate Astronomy Day 2025 on Saturday, May 3, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Astronomy Day is an international celebration of educational programs designed to engage audiences in the awe-inspiring fields of Earth and space science. Activities are included with planetarium show tickets and general admission to the Museum grounds.
The event will include exciting science, take-home materials, and engaging discussions about astronomy. Participants will create nebula spin art, investigate constellations, explore craters, and much more! These fun activities introduce guests to the ongoing research happening at NASA in the fields of Earth science, planetary science, and astrophysics. Additionally, members of the local astronomy club, The Astronomical Society of Long Island, will be on hand to demonstrate the use of telescopes and how to find fascinating objects in the nighttime sky. Weather permitting, there will be solar telescopes available so that guests may safely look at details on the surface of the Sun. Participants can enter a raffle drawing for a chance to win prizes and gift bags!
