Moonwalk and Telescope Observation
Tue, Apr 21 · 7:00pm–7:00pm
Great way to explore the night sky with your curious little ones.
At a glance
- Price
- $15
- Ages
- All ages
- Location
- West Philadelphia
- Setting
- outdoor
- Time
- ~1h 30m
- Signup
- Just show up
What to know
- •Guided hike with historical insights
- •Hands-on telescope time for all ages
- •Perfect for budding astronomers and nature lovers
More details
Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and astronomer/educator Buddy Muhler for a 1
5-mile guided moonwalk and telescope observation in West Fairmount Park. We’ll start by using the moonlight to guide us on a hike of the historic Trolley Trail, which roughly follows the route of the old Fairmount Park Trolley that operated from 1896-1946. Learn a little about the history of the trail and the nocturnal animals that call the park home. Next, we’ll turn our attention to the sky with a guided moon and planet observation. Novice and experienced astronomers alike will be given insights and tips by experienced instructor Buddy Muhler. Each attendee will have the chance to travel close up to the moon’s surface by looking through Buddy’s high-powered telescope! Buddy will discuss the lunar cycles and point out interesting visible surface features such as dark gray mares (seas) and white reflective highlands. We’ll gaze at planets or stars and discuss other astronomical wonders of the night sky.
