Solar Science

We live in the sunshine state, yet what do you really know about the sun?  Meet at Gumbo Limbo, and travel by van to Florida Atlantic University for a science lecture. Then climb the stairs up to the observatory and see our active star up close for yourself.  Reservations required (561) 338-1473.

Ages 7 - adult.  An adult must sign-up and participate with children.  Please do not bring children under age 7 with you.

This program begin at Gumbo Limbo at 1:00 pm.  Transportation is included.  If you prefer to drive yourself, pleae be prepared to pay for parking at parking meters.

For more information about Florida Atlantic University’s Astronomical Laboratory, please see:
http://physics.fau.edu/observatory/observatory.html

Reservation and prepayment required.  Program fees are non-refundable.

Please note we are debuting new sign-up procedures!  Please call (561) 391-8110 to sign-up for programs.  If a program representative is not available, one will call you back as soon as possible.  Thank you.

Minimum class size: 5
Maximun class size: 10

Supervision Required: An adult must participate with children.
Age range: Ages 7 & up
Instructor: Eric Vandernoot
Length of Event: 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Member cost: $7 per person
Non-member cost: $10 person

This program is offered on the following dates:

04/02/2010
01/08/2010
02/05/2010
03/05/2010

Reservations required for all programs (unless otherwise indicated): 561.391.8110
Pre-payment is required for all programs; no refunds. Payment may be made by cash, check, Visa or MasterCard.

All of our programs are subject to cancellation 2 days prior to the scheduled date due to low sign-up. Please sign up at least 3 days before a scheduled program to help ensure that your favorite program will not be cancelled . Registrations will be accepted after this point if the program has not been cancelled and if there are openings. Programs are subject to cancellation due to inclement weather.

Many of our programs are family oriented. Children must be accompanied by an adult unless otherwise specified.