Health & Fitness
This Sunday at the Planetarium: Climate Change
Something is "Trashing the Troposphere" What are we doing about it? And what's the troposphere? Find out Sunday at the Planetarium.
Tickets on sale now: www.friendsoftheplanetarium.org
Sunday, November 18, 2012 (Two exciting events!)
1) Sunday Science Lecture: Cary Secrest, "Trashing the Troposphere"
Mr. Secrest will discuss the industrial sources of air pollution, the impacts on public health, and various national programs for dealing with these problems.
Doors Open: 1:15 p.m. Talk Begins: 1:30 p.m.
Admission is $3 for Children, Friends Members, and Seniors and $5 for adults.
2) Screening of the “DYNAMIC EARTH”
This program was made possible through a generous donation from Ric and Jean
Edelman.
DYNAMIC EARTH explores the inner workings of Earth's climate system. Audiences will ride along on swirling ocean and wind currents, dive into the heart of a monster hurricane, come face-to-face with sharks and gigantic whales, and fly into roiling volcanoes. DYNAMIC EARTH explores the relationship between Earth and the Sun, the carbon cycle, plate tectonics, and presents a broader perspective on climate change. (SpitzInc.com)
Doors Open: 2:45p.m. Show Begins: 3:00p.m.
Admission is $3 for Children, Friends Members, and Seniors and $5 for adults.
Ticketing will be managed online at www.friendsoftheplanetarium.org and powered by eventbrite.com. Online ticketing will end two hours prior to each show, and any unreserved seats will be made available on a first come, first served basis 15 minutes prior to the doors opening. Further details and ticket reservations/sales are available at www.friendsoftheplanetarium.org
ABOUT FRIENDS OF THE PLANETARIUM
Founded in 2010 to save the Planetarium from being closed, Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that continues to raise funds to make the Planetarium even better, and to support Arlington Public Schools in providing enhanced science education in Arlington County. The Friends of Arlington’s David M. Brown Planetarium has an all-volunteer Board of Directors and Advisory Council. For more information about Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium, please visit www.friendsoftheplanetarium.org
