First Fridays at Longway Planetarium - MoonSighting

Description

Discover connections between astronomy and Islamic history and culture while exploring moonsighting - the practice of observing the moon to determine the arrival of the new month in the Islamic lunar calendar. As the month of Ramadan approaches, Muslims around the world will sight the moon to greet this special season. There will be a lecture in the dome and then everyone will head outside and practice sighting the moon through a telescope. Also, enjoy hands-on activities for children. Please call (810) 237-3409 to sign-up. For more information and a schedule of upcoming events at Longway visit sloanlongway.org.