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Astronomy Star Party for 4th Graders

The Star Party is a science event where Acton and Boxborough 4th graders and their families become astronomers for a night. Sponsors of the Star Party include the Acton Public Schools (APS), the Amateur Telescope Makers of Boston (ATMoB) and Acton PIP. The Star Party is held at the Parker Damon Building. The Star Party has indoor and outdoor components. Since the outdoor component is weather dependent, participants can check the Star Party Website for a green "Go" or red "No Go" message. Note: Students must be accompanied by a parent or adult at all times. At the party, particpants are introduced to star gazing by a Sky&Telescope Magazine representative before joining Galileo in the gym. Galileo, played by Mike Francis, gives the evening a historical spin, then encourages the audience to join the astronomers outside to view the stars.

The winter and spring skies deliver spectacular shows from Saturn's rings to the Orion nebula to storms on Jupiter. The star gazers finish with hot cocoa, snacks, and take-home Starfinder Charts. The Star Party complements the 4th grade APS curriculum. See the Star Party at-home activities for 4th graders.

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