PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) invites curious minds to journey through the cosmos at the Los Alamos Nature Center’s planetarium for a captivating program: “Stellar Lifecycles:, taking place 7-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 12.
Led by PEEC Board Member and astrophysicist Galen Gisler, this family-friendly presentation explores the fascinating question: What can we learn from the light of stars? Using only the light that reaches Earth, scientists over the past two centuries have uncovered the secrets behind the lives of stars — from their formation in stellar nurseries to their dramatic deaths as supernovae, white dwarfs, or black holes.
Gisler will guide the audience through the techniques developed in the 19th and 20th centuries that have helped scientists decipher the hidden properties of stars, including why some appear red and dim while others shine blue and bright. Attendees will discover how advancements in physics and astronomy have revealed the life stories of the stars that fill the night skies.
This program is recommended for children ages 8 and up and not suited for children under 4. Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for children and can be reserved online at peecnature.org/events.
Event Details:
- What: Stellar Lifecycles
- When: 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12
- Where: Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium, 2600 Canyon Road
- Admission: $8/adult, $6/child
- Recommended Ages: 8 and up
For more information, visit PEEC’s website at peecnature.org/events. Stay connected on social media for updates on each week’s activities.
About 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/.
