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The Hitchhikers Guide To The Solar System

The solar system model at The Manchester Museum
Dates:28 October 2014
Times:11:00 - 16:00
What is it:Family event
Organiser:Manchester Museum
How much:Drop-in, free, all ages
Who is it for:Families, General public, University staff
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Tues 28 Oct, 11am-4pm. Venture into the fascinating world of planetary science and learn about the formation and history of our Solar System. Hold and study real pieces of Mars, 4.5 billion year old meteorites, and even bits of the Moon collected by the Apollo astronauts! You can take part in a meteorite impacting experiment, plan your own space mission, see how volcanic eruptions reshape the surface of a planet, and watch a comet being created right in front of you. While you’re at it, why not have a chat about your discoveries with some of the scientists currently working in planetary sciences? Venture into the world of planetary sciences and learn about our Solar System. Make meteorite craters, plan space missions, see how volcanos reshape planets, watch comets being created; and chat with some of the scientists currently working in planetary sciences. Part of Manchester Science Festival, supported by Siemens.

Price: Drop-in, free, all ages

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