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Gateway to the Stars: 50 Years Since Apollo


*The event has already taken place on this date: Sat, 10/05/2019
Gateway Arch National Park continues the 10th season of its successful Gateway to the Stars program on Saturday, August 17, 2019 with a special presentation highlighting the 50-year anniversary of the moon landing as well as telescope viewing of the moon and planets. At 8 p.m., Washington University scientist Dr. Ryan Clegg-Watkins will present “50 Years Since Apollo,” a look at the past, present and future of exploration of the moon. This program will be held in the Education Classroom, located on the lower level of the Arch Visitor Center.

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Following the presentation and weather permitting, telescope viewing led by volunteers from the St. Louis Astronomical Society will take place at the Arch’s west entrance plaza until 10 p.m. The nearly full moon, Jupiter and Saturn will be visible.

The sky needs to be at least partly clear for telescope viewing to take place. Attendees should call 314-655-1708 the afternoon of the event for an update on the weather. The indoor presentation will take place rain or shine.

Upcoming Gateway to the Stars Programs
Mark your calendars for these upcoming Gateway to the Stars programs:

  • Saturday, September 7, 2019 : Animals of the Park
  • Saturday, October 5, 2019: Ghosts of the Arch Grounds

*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.

Location:

One S. Memorial Drive, Suite 700
St. Louis, MO, 63102
United States

Phone:

877.982.1410
Contact name: 
Jenna Todoroff
Email address: 
The event has already taken place on this date: 
10/05/2019
Time: 
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Price: 
Free

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