Learn about planets, optics, telescopes, physics, robotics, space travel, nanotechnology and more at Astronomy Day, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. April 20 at the University of Nebraska State Museum of Natural History in Morrill Hall, south of 14th and Vine streets. <\/p>\n
Visitors will get a chance to win a telescope, binoculars and other prizes, watch educational laser shows and participate in activities about space and science. Regular museum admission will be required;members are free. <\/p>\n
During the day, Mueller Planetarium will present Lasers in Astronomy,which explores how state-of-the-art laser technology is helping astronomers better understand the universe. Show times: 11 a.m., noon, 1, 2 and 3 p.m., withadditional Sunday showings at 2 and 3 p.m. <\/p>\n
Astronomy Day concludes with a free \"star party\" between 8 and 11 p.m. at Hyde Memorial Observatory on the south edge of Holmes Lake Park. <\/p>\n
Founded in 1973, the national celebration started by the Astronomical League promotes awareness of amateur and professional astronomy. <\/p>\n
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