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SUMMARY:Naturalist's Choice (Be a Scientist)
DESCRIPTION:Come join us at Prairie Ridge for a surprise program! Will it be on insects? Blooming plants? Birds? The only answer we can tell you is it will be fun!\n\nThis program is for ages 8 and up\, families are welcome. Please dress for the weather and wear closed toed shoes. Water\, hat and sunscreen are recommended. We will meet at the entrance kiosk.\n\n\n\n\n“Be a Scientist” programs are specifically geared towards children ages 8 and up and their families\, helping our youth gain knowledge and experience exploring nature and conducting citizen science!
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/naturalists-choice-be-a-scientist-3/
LOCATION:Prairie Ridge\, 1671 Gold Star Drive\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,All Ages,Children,Citizen Science,General Events,K-12 Students
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer%20Tredway":MAILTO:jennifer.tredway@naturalsciences.org
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Discovery: The Search for Life Beyond Earth
DESCRIPTION:View of Valles Marineris on Mars\, one of the largest canyons in the solar system\, imaged with real data using OpenSpace software. Image: R. Smith/NCMNS. \nDr. Rachel L. Smith\, Head\, Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Lab\, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences \nAstronomer Dr. Rachel Smith will use new software called OpenSpace to take you on a virtual tour from Earth to our neighboring planets\, and far beyond the solar system. As we fly through space\, Dr. Smith will discuss the search for life beyond Earth and planetary analogues to Earth’s extreme environments. She will also include some of her own research from ground-based observatories\, and explain how scientists visualize the known Universe using data from planetary probes\, satellites and telescopes. \nJoin us on YouTube!\n\nLive Virtual Presentation hosted by NC Museum of Natural Sciences’ SECU Daily Planet Curator Chris Smith and the NC Department of Environmental Quality Office of Environmental Education and Public Affairs staff. \nYou can post questions in the YouTube chat or tweet questions to #LunchTimeDiscovery and mention @NorthCarolinaEE. \nBrought to you by the NC DEQ Office of Environmental Education and Public Affairs and the NC Museum of Natural Sciences. \nView of Barringer Crater\, a well-preserved impact crater from 50\,000 years ago in what is now Northern Arizona. Image created with OpenSpace software. Image: R. Smith/NCMNS.
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/lunchtime-discovery-the-search-for-life-beyond-earth/
LOCATION:Virtual\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Discussions,Downtown Raleigh,Lectures,Lunchtime Discovery,Teens
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris%20Smith":MAILTO:christopher.smith@naturalsciences.org
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