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• Observing the Heavens – The Observatory at the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center Celebrates Grand Opening

  With the flick of a switch, the 58” plasma screen will come alive next Friday, September 4 th , featuring images from the new observatory telescope at the grand opening of the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center’s new observatory dome. The Read More... Posted Wednesday, August 26, 2009 8:12 PM by AskLisa | 0 Comments Filed under: Concord, McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center, Astronomy, planetarium, Observatory

• Concord’s Newest Shop is Out of this World

  Looking for a rocket for that special someone? How about Martian Sand, a model plane kit, or an astronaut pen that writes upside down? The new Science Store at the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center in Concord, NH has you covered with unique, educational Read More... Posted Thursday, June 18, 2009 10:40 PM by AskLisa | 0 Comments Filed under: Concord, Astronomy, Discovery Center

• Spacetacular Saturday at the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center

  Celebrate National Astronomy Day at the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center on Saturday, May 2nd from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Join the Discovery Center and the New Hampshire Astronomical Society for a day of exciting events for the whole family, including a Read More... Posted Tuesday, April 21, 2009 6:47 PM by AskLisa | 0 Comments Filed under: Concord, Astronomy, Shepard-McAuliffe Discovery Center

• Astronomy Bowl 2009 Winners Announced

  The McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center hosted New Hampshire 's third annual "Astronomy Bowl" on Saturday March 28th. Kritlapas Chanchaiworawit, of Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro, took first place with a scholarship of $1,000. Second place Read More... Posted Monday, March 30, 2009 6:11 PM by AskLisa | 0 Comments Filed under: Concord, Laconia, Wolfeboro, McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center, Astronomy

• New Hampshire High School Students Compete in the Third Annual Astronomy Bowl

  WHAT: New Hampshire high school students from around the state will compete in the Third Annual Astronomy Bowl. The Astronomy Bowl tests the participant's knowledge of astronomical bodies and concepts, with images and constellations projected in the Read More... Posted Thursday, March 26, 2009 7:47 PM by AskLisa | 0 Comments Filed under: Concord, McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center, Astronomy