DOWNEY - The public is invited to the Columbia Memorial Space Center this Saturday to celebrate International Observe the Moon Night, a public outreach event dedicated to lunar science and exploration.
Institutions around the country will take part in the event to help engage community in lunar observation campaigns.
The event is from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Admission is $5 per person and free for annual members.
Visitors will have the opportunity to view the moon through telescopes and enjoy free giveaways.
A special presentation titled "The Moon, Past and Present, on Your Desk and in Your Palm," will be provided by Emily Law of NASA/JPL starting at 8 p.m.
For more information, call the space center at (562) 231-1200.

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Published: September 20, 2012 - Volume 11 - Issue 23