Fisk-Vanderbilt Roadshow Planetarium

Fisk-Vanderbilt Roadshow Planetarium

Saturday, April 9

Ages 6-7, 1-2pm

Ages 8-12, 2-3pm

Free events. Registration required. 

In partnership with Vanderbilt University’s historic Dyer Observatory, the Physics & Astronomy departments of both Fisk University and Vanderbilt University are proud to offer a public outreach initiative comprising a large inflatable planetarium. By projecting a representation of the night sky onto the dome’s interior, we are able to teach students about the constellations and various mythologies, the nature of stars, the Sun-Earth-Moon system, the Solar System planets and their motions, and many other celestial phenomena in a fun yet informative manner. Register at www.brentwood-tn.org/library. 

For questions, call the Children’s Department at 615-371-0090.

Fisk-Vanderbilt Astronomy Roadshow Planetarium

Fisk-Vanderbilt Astronomy Roadshow Planetarium

Saturday, October 24, 1:00-3:00 PM

 Free event. Registration Required.
Ages 6-7, 1:00-2:00 PM
Ages 8-12, 2:00-3:00 PM

 

In close partnership with Vanderbilt University’s historic Dyer Observatory, the Physics & Astronomy departments of both Fisk University and Vanderbilt University are proud to offer a public outreach initiative comprising a large inflatable indoor planetarium. By projecting a representation of the night sky onto the dome’s interior, they are able to teach students about the constellations and various mythologies, the nature of stars, the Sun-Earth-Moon system, the Solar System planets and their motions, and many other celestial phenomena in a fun yet informative manner.
Each session will be the same, but geared towards each grade level group. Limit of 30 children per class.

Register by clicking the links above, contact Amanda Chappell at chappella@brentwood-tn.org. Dates are subject to change.

Fisk-Vanderbilt Roadshow Planetarium

 

The Fisk-Vanderbilt Roadshow Planetarium is headed back

to the Brentwood Library

Saturday, April 11

 In close partnership with Vanderbilt University’s historic Dyer Observatory, the Physics & Astronomy departments of both Fisk University and Vanderbilt University are proud to offer a public outreach initiative comprising a large inflatable planetarium. By projecting a representation of the night sky onto the dome’s interior, we are able to teach students about the constellations and various mythologies, the nature of stars, the Sun-Earth-Moon system, the Solar System planets and their motions, and many other celestial phenomena in a fun yet informative manner.

 

 

There are 4 showings. Registration is required. 

Limit of 30 students per class. 

Call 615-371-0090, ext. 8290 or

register online by selecting the appropriate showing:

 

10:00am - Ages 6-7  (Must be 6 by August 31)

10:30am - Ages 8-12

 11:00am - Ages 6-7  (Must be 6 by August 31)

11:30am - Ages 8-12