Out There - The Quest for Extra Solar Worlds

Join us for an evening event at the Taylor Observatory!

For thousands of years, people believed Earth was the center of the Universe. Thanks to our curiosity, imagination, and urge to explore, we now know that planets like our Earth are nothing special in the cosmos. The Sun is just one ordinary star among hundreds of billions in our galaxy, the Milky Way. With the world's most powerful telescopes, we can explore more and more of the Universe. What we have found so far has surpassed even the wildest expectations of the scientists as well as authors of science fiction. Most stars have planets - it turns out they are more common than we thought. A huge diversity of different worlds is out there, just waiting to be discovered.

Following this one-hour presentation, visitors are invited to view the night sky through the observatory’s telescopes (weather permitting).

7:30-8:30: Planetarium Show
8:30-11:00: Tour of the night sky and telescopes

Whether you're a seasoned astronomer or just curious about the cosmos, this event promises to be an unforgettable experience. This event is open to all Lake County families.

This event will be hosted by Lake County Office of Education's astronomy expert, Angelo Parisi.

• Children under 5 are free
• Adults are $10 each
• Students are free
• Families of 4 or more can register at the discounted price of $5 per person

For more information, please contact Angelo at aparisi@lakecoe.org.