NASA’s Webb Space Telescope in Austin

As big as a tennis court and as tall as a four-story building, the one and only full-scale Webb telescope model will be on display next to the Palmer Events Center from March 8 to 10, in conjunction with the South by Southwest Gaming Expo.
Also get to:

• Talk to astronomers and engineers who are making Webb happen, including a Nobel laureate and a five-time astronaut.
• Take a tour through the universe on a giant, 20-foot-wide monitor powered by Microsoft’s World Wide Telescope.
• Be part of a Guinness World Record attempt for the largest astronomy lesson ever taught.
• Visit the NASA Experience Tent, filled with astronomy displays, videos, and hands-on activities.
• Spend an evening under the stars, looking through telescopes provided by local amateur astronomers.
• Video chat with an engineer in NASA’s enormous clean room, where parts of Webb are currently being assembled and tested.
• View Webb-inspired artwork created by local schoolchildren.
• Attend one or more presentations about the science and technology of Webb.
• “Check in” at the model, and post your own pictures from the event to our online photo stream.

When
(today)Friday, March 8 3:00pm to 9:00pm
Saturday, March 9 12:00pm to 8:00pm
Sunday, March 10 12:00pm to 8:00pm

Handicapped Accessibility:
This event will be on the lawn of the event center and so take that into consideration as some folks with mobility issues may have a hard time getting through grass.

Location:

Long Center for the Performing Arts
701 W. Riverside Dr.
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 474-5664

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