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The Science Behind Star Wars

May 04, 2021 - May 04, 2021 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Description

Celebrate Star Wars day and join NASA Ambassador and self-proclaimed Star Wars Geek, Michael Stellfox, for a virtual program about the science behind Star Wars. Do planets like Tatooine, Mustafar, and Hoth really exist? Could humans really be frozen in carbonite? How much energy does it take to blow up a planet? Also, enjoy some interactive experiments and trivia.

Event Cost: Free, registration required

Event Times: 6:30-8 p.m.

Additional Information

Website: https://evergreenparklibrary.librarymarket.com/events/science-behind-star-wars

Age recommendation: Parents only, Teens, Tweens

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