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PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) and Los Alamos High School (LAHS) Astronomy Club invites the community to two free planetarium presentations at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Join these talented, space-curious students as they explore the universe and share their knowledge with engaging, family-friendly programs.
Exploring Europa
7-8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 21, at Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium
Dive into the mysteries of Europa, one of Jupiter’s Galilean moons. The presentation will cover everything from the Voyager mission’s first flybys to the cutting-edge Europa Clipper mission, showcasing what’s currently known and what’s yet to be discovered about this icy world.
Quasars
7-8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 28, at Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium
Attendees are invited to explore the enigmatic world of quasars (brilliant, distant objects powered by supermassive black holes, revealing insights into the early universe).The discussion will delve into groundbreaking discoveries from the Sloan Digital Sky Survey, uncovering the secrets of these distant celestial objects. Guests are encouraged to bring a friend and embark on a journey into the cosmos.
Both events are free, but the planetarium is not recommended for children under age 4.
For more information, visit our website at peecnature.org/events. Stay connected with us on social media for updates on each week’s activities.
About the LAHS Astronomy Club
The Los Alamos High School Astronomy Club is a student-led organization that nurtures a passion for space science through star parties, solar eclipse viewings, guest lectures, and telescope observation sessions. The club aims to share the wonders of the cosmos with students and the wider Los Alamos community.
About The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC)
PEEC was founded in 2000 to serve the community of Los Alamos. It offers people of all ages a way to enrich their lives by strengthening their connections to our canyons, mesas, mountains, and skies. PEEC operates the Los Alamos Nature Center at 2600 Canyon Road, holds regular programs and events, and hosts several interest groups, from birding to hiking to butterfly watching. PEEC activities are open to everyone; however, members receive exclusive benefits such as discounts on programs and gift shop merchandise. Annual memberships start at $35. To learn more, visit peecnature.org/support/membership/.