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In a galaxy not too far away, join us in celebrating May the Fourth in an EPIC way with Hacksmith Industries and their Lightsabers!Get up close to an actual Lightsaber designed by world-renowned engineers and YouTubers...Hacksmith! Choose a side: Light or Dark, and dress up as your favourite characters!
Enjoy a variety of Galactic-themed snacks at Hazel's Cantina. Build your own Droid at our Recycled Materials Droid Depot. Rule over your own galaxy by making interstellar slime. Cosmic colouring is available and so much more!
May 4th Talk - Stargazing in a Galaxy Far, Far Away: Exploring the Science of Stars
In this talk, we will take a journey through the birth, life, and death of stars as well as different types of stars found in the universe. We will explore why we often say, ‘We are stardust’, and how we have the dead stars to thank for our existence. We will end by taking a closer look at the nearest star - the Sun!
Schedule of Events
10 a.m., 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. - Get up close to an actual Lightsaber designed by world-renowned engineers and YouTubers...Hacksmith!
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Rule over your own galaxy by making interstellar slime.
11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. - See star shows in the theatre
2 to 3 p.m. - Attend the talk, Star Gazing in a Galaxy Far, Far Away: Exploring the Science of Stars with Dr. Parshati Patel on the Science of Stars
Choose a side! Light or Dark, and dress up as your favourite characters
Enjoy a variety of Galactic-themed snacks at Hazel's Cantina.
Build your own Droid at our Recycled Materials Droid Depot.
Make a Paper Bag Chewie Puppet
Wiggle Car Speeder Races (12 & under)
Cosmic colouring available and so much more!
Bio:
Dr. Parshati Patel is an astrophysicist turned science communicator, educator, author, and artist based in London, Ontario, Canada. She earned her MSc and PhD in Astronomy, Planetary Science, and Exploration from Western University. During her graduate studies, she researched young, massive stars and the disks surrounding them using both observational data and computer modeling. These disks of dust and gas are a hub for planet formation, so studying the disks allows us to understand how stars and planets form. Post-PhD, she transitioned into the field of science communication and education. Parshati is a sought-after storyteller, and for over a decade, she has shared her passion for space, fostering awareness among the public, particularly youth. She accomplishes this by spearheading award-winning space outreach initiatives, organizing educational public events, training educators and the next generation, delivering invited talks, and contributing regularly to the media.
Included with paid admission.
Information for members:
Please enter your 8-digit membership number followed by "MAY4" (i.e. 12345678MAY4) to reveal your membership tickets. Please note that memberships must be valid upon entry.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
10 Huron Road, Kitchener, ON, Canada, Ontario N2P 2R7
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