Featured Events
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Friday, August 2
Join us for an introduction to chemistry in the cold universe. Las Cumbres Observatory Operations Scientist Nikolaus Volgenau, Ph.D., will describe how simple molecules—including...
7:30 PM–9:00 PM
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Wednesday, August 7
Seeking downtime and tranquility at the end of busy summer days? Celebrate summer’s golden hours with butterflies fluttering freely around you and a glass of wine in hand....
5:30 PM–7:00 PM
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Saturday, August 10
The Palmer Observatory will open its doors and its roof to share a remarkable view of the wonders of the night sky through our state-of-the-art 20-inch telescope.Join Museum Astronomy...
8:30 PM–10:00 PM
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Wednesday, August 14
Seeking downtime and tranquility at the end of busy summer days? Celebrate summer’s golden hours with butterflies fluttering freely around you and a glass of wine in hand....
5:30 PM–7:00 PM
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Sunday, August 18
Be part of the solution to marine pollution! Come gain community with fellow ocean-lovers, and earn community service hours if you need them to graduate. The Sea Center hosts beach...
10:00 AM–12:00 PM
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Wednesday, August 21
Seeking downtime and tranquility at the end of busy summer days? Celebrate summer’s golden hours with butterflies fluttering freely around you and a glass of wine in hand....
5:30 PM–7:00 PM
![Members Only: Butterfly Happy Hour](/uploads/uploads/20190906-291Web-1720136820-470x216.jpg)
Wednesday, August 28
Seeking downtime and tranquility at the end of busy summer days? Celebrate summer’s golden hours with butterflies fluttering freely around you and a glass of wine in hand....
5:30 PM–7:00 PM
![Star Party](/uploads/uploads/20231014-516LargeWeb-1706733079-470x216.jpg)
Saturday, September 14
The Palmer Observatory will open its doors and its roof to share a remarkable view of the wonders of the night sky through our state-of-the-art 20-inch telescope.Join Museum Astronomy...
8:00 PM–10:00 PM