DURHAM The New England Fall Astronomy Festival is out of this world, literally.

The event, to run Friday, Sept. 13, from 6 to midnight and Saturday, Sept. 14, from 10 a.m. to midnight at the University of New Hampshire Observatory, will give families a closer look at a galaxy of events.

Hosted by the UNH Physics Department in partnership with the New Hampshire Astronomical Society, the festival is geared engaging and inspiring the next generation of scientists and researchers in STEM disciplines.

History of science author Dava Sobel will speak about her newest book, "A More Perfect Heaven: How Copernicus Revolutionized the Cosmos," and answer questions.

Visitors are invited to watch the night skies through dozens of telescopes late into the night Friday. On Saturday, a full day of interactive, science-related fun is planned.

Features during the weekend will include exhibits, demonstrations and activities, rocket launches games, a telescope clinic and talks for kids.

Admission to the event, at 6 Spinney Lane, is free.

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New England Astronomy Festival in Durham