Explore the Night Sky

September 7, 2024
7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Jackson Park Grove 19A
1987e E Hayes Dr, Chicago, IL 60649, USA

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Program Series:
Physical ScienceScience and Society

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Ready to see the night sky in a whole new light? As we continue our Science in the Parks series, we are excited to journey across the cosmos with C2ST, our solar system ambassadors, and–of course–the Chicago Park District to bring astronomy to Life at Jackson Park

Whether you’re a first-time viewer or a seasoned veteran of the night sky, this program should be a blast! Together we will experience Saturn at opposition, when it gets larger, brighter, and closer than any other time of year! This summer, we will learn about astrolabes, an astronomical multi-tool that has been used to track the sky for the last 2,000 years!

The activities we will deliver are open to all ages, and the program will include…

  • Space-themed activities
  • Astronomy Facilitation
  • Telescope viewings

Join us for the activities only…Join us for the star-gazing only…Join us for both–it is completely up to you!

 

Event Details

Saturday, Sept. 7th from 7:30 pm – 10 pm at Jackson Park

The Event will be hosted in Jackson Park Grove 19A. Parking will be available in the nearby Hayes & Lake Shore Drive Lot.

In the event of poor weather, the event will be postponed to 9/14. Any decision to change the program date will be communicated to registered attendees via email by 2 pm on 9.7.24

We are dedicated to providing an inclusive environment for everyone. Please respect diversity in individuals and in cultures. Science in the Parks is an ongoing effort by C2ST to live up to our philosophy that “Science is for Everyone.” Not only do we want to join your community, but we want to return and provide science programs that are relevant to you in the future.

Featured Guests

Thomas Parchem

Thomas Parchem plays a pivotal role in advancing X-ray accelerator technology as lead technician for Argonne National Laboratory’s Advance Photon Source Upgrade project. With an education in mechanical engineering and science, with an electrical engineering degree in the works, Thomas embodies multidisciplinary excellence. His previous experience at the Adler Planetarium underscores his lifelong passion for space and science. His scientific and celestial enthusiasm is generously shared with the public through various volunteering and outreach efforts as both a hobbyist and accomplished STEM professional.

Sarah Sarhan

Sarah Sarhan is an amateur astronomer based in the Chicagoland area with extensive experience in stargazing. Her background includes a research internship with NASA at the University of Chicago, where she focused on studying quasars. Additionally, she has spent several years as a museum facilitator at the Adler Planetarium, where she received comprehensive telescope training and deepened her knowledge of stargazing. Sarah has a particular interest in Medieval Islamic Astronomy, including astrolabes and Arabic-derived star names.