The Fulford Center on the campus of East Georgia State College will host the 3rd Annual Family Astronomy Night Thursday, October 22, from 5 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. A variety of activities are planned for the event.

Max McKelvey, Oatland Island Education Coordinator, will be on hand to assist with outdoor stargazing and to share his passion for the stars. Telescopes and solar scopes will be available.

The following schedule of planetarium shows will be provided:

5:15 p.m. - One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure

5:45 p.m. - Timespace

6:20 p.m. - Magic Tree House: Space Mission

6:55 p.m. - To Space and Back

In addition, a variety of activities will be set up including NASA interactive activities, Astronomy Bingo, and live streaming from the International Space Station.

Erin Youmans, Magnolia Midlands GYSTC Coordinator will also provide hands-on science activities.

The event is free to the public. In the event of inclement weather, Family Astronomy Night will be rescheduled.

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Fulford Center to host 3rd Annual Family Astronomy Night