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Date: 2022-08
06-30-2022
4:00 PM PDT Solar System Ambassador
San Marcos Public Library, 2 Civic Center Dr
San Marcos, CA 92069 In-person Join Solar System Ambassador Jessica Rzeszut at the San Marcos Public Library for an immersive exploration of the James Webb Space Telescope using hands-on educational activities for kids.
CA
07-30-2022
10:00 AM PDT Solar System Ambassador
VIRTUAL
VIRTUAL, CA 90503 Virtual Join Solar System Ambassador Jessica Rzeszut for a general update on the James Webb Space Telescope since its launch in December 2021.
Virtual Event:
https://www.library.torranceca.gov/services/calendar-month-view CA
07-23-2022
5:00 PM PDT Solar System Ambassador
San Diego Children's Discovery Museum, 320 North Broadway
Escondido, CA 92025 In-person San Diego Children's Discovery Museum Science & Engineering Night 2022: Join Solar System Ambassadors for an after-hours family friendly event with hands-on activity booths featuring the James Webb Space Telescope!
CA
08-31-2022
5:30 PM PDT Solar System Ambassador
Poway Public Library, 13137 Poway Rd
Poway, CA 92064 In-person Poway Public Library: Join Solar System Ambassador Jessica Rzeszut for a general update on the James Webb Space Telescope, the is the world’s largest, most powerful, and most complex space science telescope ever built
CA
09-29-2022
4:30 PM EDT SUNY Schenectady CSTEP Program
78 Washington Ave
Schenectady, NY 12305 Hybrid Webb Community Celebration: Webb Telescope pictures and findings after 100 + days on space
NY
08-19-2022
7:30 PM CDT St. Louis Astronomical Society
5050 Oakland Ave
St. Louis, MO 63110 Hybrid Join us August 19, 2022 for a panel of local space enthusiasts will present their initial thoughts on the amazing images from JWST. Live at the McDonnell Planetarium, St Louis Virtual - To get the link, send a request to:
[email protected]
Virtual Event:
https://slasonline.org MO
07-12-2022
10:30 AM EDT South Carolina State Museum
South Carolina State Museum, 301 Gervais St.
Columbia, SC 29201 In-person Join us in the South Carolina State Museum's observatory classroom to view NASA's livestream of Webb's 1st images!
SC
07-28-2022
8:30 PM CDT Science Museum Oklahoma
2020 Remington Place
Oklahoma City, OK 73111 In-person A Celebration of Space Exploration and Discovery This evening will feature telescopes in the Science Museum Oklahoma parking lot. It is open to all with a mission to reveal the wonder space and the excitement around the James Webb Space Telescope.
OK
08-27-2022
10:00 AM CDT Innovation Impact Lab
4251 Schurmier
Houston, TX 77048 In-person STEM back to school event
TX
07-20-2022
11:00 AM CDT Solar System Ambassadors
173 Il. Route 2
Dixon, IL 61021 In-person As part of the Space Explorers session at College for Kids
IL
07-19-2022
9:00 AM CDT Vespasian Warner Public Library District
310 N Quincy St.
Clinton, IL 61727 In-person The James Webb Space Telescope will release its first full-color images and spectroscopic data on July 12. Drop-in to see the images, learn more about the telescope, and participate in a free STEM activity during library hours. (July 19-23, 2022)
IL
07-23-2022
9:30 AM EST Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology (MOST)
500 S Franklin Street
Syracuse, NY 13202 In-person Join us for giveaways and hands-on activities, special interactives in the Media Lab, and the opening of the new "First Light: The Journey of the James Webb Space Telescope" photographic exhibit!
NY
07-12-2022
6:00 PM EST Gwinnett County Public Library - Duluth Branch
3180 Main Street
Duluth, GA 30096 In-person The James Webb Space Telescope's highly anticipated first images will be released on July 12, 2022! Join us for a live panel screening to hear experts discuss the images and answer questions.
GA
08-06-2022
2:00 PM EST Gwinnett County Public Library - Duluth Branch
3180 Main Street
Duluth, GA 30096 In-person Join us as we celebrate the first images released by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope! Learn how to explore the universe using filtered light and participate in hands-on learning activities such as building your own model space telescope.
GA
07-16-2022
10:00 AM EDT Muse Knoxville
516 N Beaman St
Knoxville, TN 37914 In-person Join us on Saturday July 16 from 10-2 at Muse Knoxville for a fun-filled first images community event. We will have lots of fun space-themed activities for the whole family to explore and enjoy to celebrate the release of Webb’s first images!
TN
07-16-2022
3:00 PM EDT Versant Power Astronomy Center - Univ. of Maine
167 Rangeley Road
Orono, ME 04469 In-person Explore the first image release from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST)! A panel of NASA experts and will share the first full-color images will offer a unique moment to marvel at our universe in new ways.
ME
07-09-2022
9:30 AM PDT Fresno Discovery Center
1944 N Winery Ave.
Fresno, CA 93703 In-person Learn about telescopes, space telescopes, and JWST, and learn about JWST's science objectives through models, placards, handouts, and activities.
CA
07-12-2022
6:00 PM CDT The Children's Musuem of the Brazos Valley
4100 Lake Atlas Drive
Bryan, TX 77807 In-person Come #unfoldtheuniverse with us from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at The Stella Hotel! Join us for fun crafts, STEM challenges, and astronaut training as we learn about the history of our universe together!
TX
07-12-2022
10:30 AM EDT Columbus Astronomical Society
5905 Lewis Center Road
Lewis Center, OH 43035 In-person Join the Columbus Astronomical Society to view the first images from the James Webb Space Telescope at the Alum Creek Lake Park Visitor's Center. This is a free, but seating is limited. Submit your request to
[email protected].
OH
08-20-2022
8:00 PM EDT Guilford College
5800 W. Friendly Ave.
Greensboro, NC 27410 In-person We will host a public celebration of the JWST. Depending on safety protocols, this will either be a planetarium presentation or an outdoor event with a large projection screen. Weather permitting, we will view the sky through our telescopes, too.
NC
07-12-2022
10:30 AM EDT The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
201 10th St W
Bradenton, FL 34205 In-person Join us in The Planetarium at The Bishop as we live-stream this historic event! Free with admission. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.
FL
06-11-2022
7:00 PM CDT Astronomical Society of Kansas City
Virtual
Virtual, MO 64118 Virtual The Science of the Webb Telescope - Join the Astronomical Society of Kansas City for a Second Saturday Astronomy presentation on the science mission and the science behind the James A/ Webb Space Telescope on June 11, 7 pm, Facebook.
Virtual Event:
https://www.facebook.com/AstronomyKC MO
08-06-2022
8:00 PM CDT Astronomical Society of Kansas City
Powell Observatory, 26500 Melrose Street
Louisburg, KS 66053, KS 66053 In-person Members of the Astronomical Society will present a program on the James A Webb Telescope, explaining the mission and the science of the telescope, as well as a look at the first images released in July.
KS
08-14-2022
1:00 PM CST International Museum of Art & Science
1900 W Nolana Ave
McAllen, TX 78504 In-person Back to School Blastoff at the International Museum of Art & Science will feature hands-on art and science activities and planetarium presentations in celebration of the James Webb Telescope! Event also includes community tables and storytimes.
TX
07-12-2022
7:00 PM EDT West Chester University
720 S. Church St.
West Chester, PA 19383 In-person First Light: the Webb Telescope's First Science Images
PA
07-27-2022
6:00 PM MDT Grand Junction MakerSpace
2591 Legacy Way
Grand Junction, CO 81503 In-person Come and join GJMakerspace, Webb Telescope Expert Roger Stone, STEM is My Future and the #GJSpaceLadies in a celebration of the release of the Webb Telescope photos!
CO
07-12-2022
5:00 PM EDT Hardin County Astronomy Club
1 Courthouse Square
Kenton, OH 43326 In-person Live steam of the panel discussion for the First day of public release of the JWST pictures
OH
09-17-2022
2:00 PM CDT Wiley Planetarium, Delta State University
Highway 8 West, Delta State University Walters Hall, Room 125, Cleveland, MS 38733
Cleveland, MS 38733 In-person Join us at Wiley Planetarium to see the deepest, sharpest images of the universe, taken by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). Free 20-minute star shows will be followed with hands-on activities, with shows every 40 minutes.
MS
07-12-2022
2:30 PM PDT Battle Point Astronomical Association
11299 Arrow Point Dr NE
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 Hybrid Webb First Images Release
Virtual Event:
https://bpastro.org WA
07-16-2022
10:45 AM PDT Battle Point Astronomical Association
11299 Arrow Point Dr NE
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 Hybrid Webb First Images Expert Panel (Spanish)
Virtual Event:
https://bpastro.org WA
07-16-2022
12:15 PM PDT Battle Point Astronomical Association
11299 Arrow Pointr Dr NE
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 Hybrid Webb First Images Expert Panel
Virtual Event:
https://bpastro.org WA
07-12-2022
12:00 PM PDT MiraCosta College
VIRTUAL
VIRTUAL, CA 92056 Virtual Ask your questions in Zoom and/or reply to Twitter post to have it addressed by me or the expert panel that airs at 3pm PDT. The public can view the expert panel but must submit questions to me so I can submit to the panel.
Virtual Event:
https://miracosta-edu.zoom.us/j/91573820083?pwd=M1c4aE9uOU5reWVYSDdsaE1JNS90QT09 CA
07-01-2022
9:00 AM CDT Mid-America Science Museum
500 Mid America Blvd
Hot Springs, AR 71913 In-person At Mid-America Science Museum, the entire month of July will be Webb Telescope month. From themed tinkers to a scaled pathway of the telescope's travels, and a special mini show before every Digital Dome show after the release of the first images.
AR
07-23-2022
10:00 AM CDT INFINITY Science Center
1 Discovery Circle
Pearlington, MS 39572 In-person Join INFINITY Science Center as we celebrate and discuss the James Webb Space Telescope's First Images.
MS
07-12-2022
8:00 PM EDT Robeson Planetarium and Science Center
210 E. 2nd St. Lumberton, NC
Lumberton, NC 28358 Hybrid Once again, the Exploration Station, Robeson Planetarium, RC Partnership for Children present a street astronomy star party. We are celebrating the first light for the Webb Space Telescope, from 8-10 PM.
Virtual Event:
https://www.facebook.com/RobesonPlanetarium NC
09-24-2022
10:00 AM PST SPIE/Optica/NASA/SCOUTS BSA Volunteer
Sacramento Area
Sacramento Area, CA 95670 In-person This event will be an outreach and educational event to allow people to "see the world in infrared". We plan to have hands-on materials/activities that include UV color-changing beads, fluorescent minerals, FLIR infrared cameras, etc.
CA
08-20-2022
1:00 PM CDT North Dakota's Gateway to Science
1810 Schafer St, Suite 1
Bismarck, ND 58501 In-person Free Family Day will be a carnival style family event where a variety of STEM hands-on activities will be presented and shared to the public. Hands-on stations will include making rockets, viewing telescopes, local presenters and more!!
ND
07-15-2022
2:00 PM MST Douglas Public Library
560 E. 10th Street
Douglas, AZ 85607 In-person Check out the first images of the James Webb Telescope at your library!
AZ
07-23-2022
10:00 AM MST Children's Museum of Idaho
790 S Progress Ave.
Meridian, ID 83642 In-person Unfold the Universe. A special day of crafts, activities, and projects that invite young children and families to explore space. See first images from the James Webb telescope that are sure to inspire wonder about the universe.
ID
07-16-2022
1:00 PM EDT South Jersey Astronomy Club
Mays Landing Public Library - 40 Farragut Ave
Mays Landing, NJ 08330 In-person Calling all Space Enthusiasts!!! Are you ready to be part of the next chapter in space exploration? Join us to view NASA’s 1st image from the James Webb Space Telescope Hosted by: The South Jersey Astronomy Club & NASA Solar Ambassador
NJ
07-12-2022
6:30 PM PDT NASA Solar System Ambassadors, in partnership with KCLS Redmond Library
15990 NE 85th Street
Redmond, WA 98052 In-person Join NASA SSA volunteer Guhan Suriyanarayanan to learn about the James Webb Space Telescope, and see the first Webb Science Images just a few hours after they are released! Event is free to attend, but registration required due to limited seating.
WA
07-13-2022
1:00 PM EDT Education Encounters. For the People and Kids
VIRTUAL
VIRTUAL, NY 10465 Virtual Join For the People and Kids’ science educator and SSA Robin Vernuccio for a virtual workshop on Facebook Live. For elementary students ages 5-11. Our hands-on STEAM explorations will study types of telescopes and the objectives of the JWST.
Virtual Event:
https://us06web.zoom.us NY
08-13-2022
1:00 PM CDT Hardin Planetarium
1501 State Street
Bowling Green, KY 42101 In-person Activities for all ages; space board games, paper craft, trivia games, interactive lessons on infrared imaging, composite imaging, and more.
KY
07-12-2022
9:30 AM CDT Hardin Planetarium
1501 State Street
Bowling Green, KY 42101 In-person Geek out with us, & watch NASA's reveal of the JWST images live in planetarium dome. We can speculate on the details before NASA hosts its science panel later that evening. This is for the morning reveal, not the afternoon discussion.
KY
06-28-2022
6:30 PM EDT Ringwood Public Library
30 Cannici Dr.
Ringwood, NJ 07456 In-person Astrophoto Challenge: Learn about the electromagnetic spectrum and apply this knowledge to making amazing pictures of galaxies and stars.
NJ
07-16-2022
3:00 PM EDT Ringwood Public Library
30 Cannici Dr.
Ringwood, NJ 07456 In-person Webb's First Images! Join us in viewing the first images of deep space provided by NASA's Webb Telescope. We'll also remotely participate in NASA's Expert Panel for you to ask questions!
NJ
07-16-2022
2:00 PM EDT Imagination Station Science & History Museum
224 Nash St SE
Wilson, NC 27893 In-person We will have a slideshow of newly released 1st images from the space telescope for viewing, and hands-on science activity stations all about space & the Webb telescope. Then at 3:30 pm we will join in on a live virtual Webb Telescope experts panel.
NC
07-25-2022
4:00 PM EDT Neighborhood Centers Association
4315 West 140th St
Cleveland, OH 44135 In-person The community is invited to join Neighborhood Centers Association in celebrating the James Webb space telescope and the achievements of young scientists from Artemus Ward and Garfield summer programs. Refreshments, activities, and outer space!
OH
07-28-2022
4:00 PM EDT Neighborhood Centers Association
7600 Wade Park Ave
Cleveland, OH 44103 In-person The community is invited to join Neighborhood Centers Association in celebrating the James Webb space telescope and the achievements of young scientists from Wade Park and Willson summer programs. Refreshments, activities, and outer space!
OH
07-12-2022
10:30 AM EDT Reading Public Museum
500 Museum Road
Reading, PA 19611 In-person Grab the most stellar seat in in town on July 12 at 10:30am - 11:30am when the Reading Public Museum in partnership with NASA will be streaming the first images sent back to Earth from the James Webb Space Telescope LIVE at the Neag Planetarium.
PA
07-13-2022
12:00 PM MST Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium
1601 E University Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85719 In-person Webb Wednesday at Flandrau: On Wednesday, July 13, we're inviting University of Arizona astronomer Dr. Kevin Hainline (member of the JWST NIRCam team) to discuss the newly released images in our planetarium theater. Come "Meet The Astronomer".
AZ
07-12-2022
10:00 AM MDT Bryce Canyon National Park
3000 S Hwy 63 Bldg 1
Bryce Canyon, UT 84764 In-person 10 am
UT
07-16-2022
2:00 PM EDT Museum of Arts and Sciences
352 S. Nova Road
Daytona Beach, FL 32114 In-person Join us in the Lohman Planetarium for a monumental day in astronomy as we celebrate the first images from the James Webb Space Telescope. 2:00 - Unfolding the Universe with the JWST 3:30 - NASA Expert Panel Discussion of First Images
FL
06-24-2022
7:00 PM EDT Florida Keys Astronomy Club
56200 overseas highway
Marathon, FL 33050 In-person A program that includes activities related to telescopes and specifically James Webb. A PowerPoint presentation and a time for observation through the telescopes that are set up.
FL
08-19-2022
7:30 PM CDT Solar System Ambassadors
VIRTUAL
VIRTUAL, TX 77406 Virtual The first images from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) are here! Join NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador volunteers Leonard Ferguson and Annie Wargetz as we journey with JWST from its launch to its first views of the universe.
TX
08-20-2022
1:00 PM CDT Solar System Ambassadors
13016 University Blvd.
Sugar Land, TX 77479 In-person The first images from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) are here! Join NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador volunteers Leonard Ferguson and Annie Wargetz as we journey with JWST from its launch to its first views of the universe.
TX
10-15-2022
1:00 PM CDT Solar System Ambassadors
13016 University Blvd.
Sugar Land, TX 77479 In-person The first images from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) are here! Join NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador volunteers Leonard Ferguson and Annie Wargetz as we journey with JWST from its launch to its first views of the universe.
TX
07-12-2022
6:00 PM EDT Solar System Ambassadors (event will be at St Petersburg College Gibbs Campus)
6700 8th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33710
St. Petersburg, FL 33710 In-person This is a public lecture where we will discuss the nature of JWST and share the first images. We plan to present in both Engish and Spanish
FL
08-26-2022
8:00 PM EDT Solar System Ambassadors (event will be at St Petersburg College Gibbs Campus)
Saint Petersburg College, 6700 8th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33710SPC Gibbs Natural Science Building Room 232
St Peterburg, FL 33710 Hybrid St. Pete Astronomy Club meeting. We will discuss the basics of the JWST and its first images.
Virtual Event:
https://TBD FL
07-12-2022
11:00 AM CST Cedar Amateur Astronomers
1365 Ivanhoe Road, Ely, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA 52227 In-person Celebrate with the world the first images from the James Webb Space Telescope as Cedar Amateur Astronomers host a live community viewing at the Eastern Iowa Observatory and Learning Center. For more information go to cedar-astronomers.org/events
IA
07-16-2022
11:00 AM CDT Cedar Amateur Astronomers
1365 Ivanhoe Road, Ely, IA
Cedar RApids, IA 52227 In-person Celebrate with the world the first images from the James Webb Space Telescope as Cedar Amateur Astronomers host a community viewing at the Eastern Iowa Observatory and Learning Center. For more information go to cedar-astronomers.org/events
IA
09-17-2022
10:00 AM CDT MDWFP's MS Museum of Natural Science
2148 Riverside Drive
Jackson, MS 39202 Hybrid The Mississippi Science Fest (MSF) is hosted by all four museums of Jackson, Mississippi's LeFleur Museum District (LMD) showcasing the Magnolia State's innovative science, technology, engineering, and mathematic (STEM) industries and organizations.
Virtual Event:
https://www.mssciencefest.org/ MS
06-14-2022
7:30 PM CDT MSUM Planetarium
1104 7th Ave S
Moorhead, MN 56563 In-person Let's get excited about WEBB's first images!! In a collaboration with the local amateur astronomy club, we will be taking a look at what we can expect from WEBB's first images and give resources and links for the first images event in July.
MN
07-21-2022
6:00 PM CDT MSUM Planetarium
1104 7th Ave S
Moorhead, MN 56563 In-person The First Images are OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD! Come celebrate with us and find out just why these images are so cool! Solar telescopes with the FM Astro Club, fun family activities, cool science demos with our physics students and much more!
MN
08-26-2022
6:30 PM CDT NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Volunteers
17061 Rolling Creek Drive
Houston, TX 77090 Hybrid The first images from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) are here! Join NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador volunteers Leonard Ferguson and Annie Wargetz as we journey with JWST from its launch to its first views of the universe.
Virtual Event:
https://astronomyclub.org/nhacwp/ TX
07-30-2022
1:00 PM CDT NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Volunteers
13016 University Blvd
Sugar land, TX 77479 In-person The first images from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) are here! Join NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador volunteers Leonard Ferguson and Annie Wargetz as we journey with JWST from its launch to its first views of the universe.
TX
09-17-2022
1:00 PM CDT NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Volunteers
13016 University Blvd
Sugar Land, TX 77479 In-person The first images from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) are here! Join NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador volunteers Leonard Ferguson and Annie Wargetz as we journey with JWST from its launch to its first views of the universe.
TX
07-16-2022
1:00 PM MDT Hutchings Museum Institute
55 N Center Street
Lehi, UT 84043 In-person Come celebrate Webb Telescope's first images with STEM activities, hear about the images from a live panel of NASA experts, and a live presentation from special guest NASA scientist Joshua Lothringer.
UT
07-12-2022
3:30 PM EDT World Science Festival
VIRTUAL
VIRTUAL, NY 10015 Virtual In a live online Q+A, Brian Greene will speak with Nobel laureate John Mather, and key scientists Marcia Rieke, George Rieke, René Doyon, and Pierre Ferruit about the telescope’s first full color images, looking back in time farther than ever before.
Virtual Event:
https://www.worldsciencefestival.com/programs/stunning-first-images-james-webb-space-telescopes-new-view-of-the-cosmos/ NY
07-12-2022
10:30 AM EDT Back Bay Amateur Astronomers
312 Cedar Road
Chesapeake, VA 23322 In-person We are excited to invite you to the Webb Space Telescope’s First Images event! None of us know what the first images will reveal so consider joining us at one of 3 locations in our area where we will broadcast the images live on a planetarium dome!
VA
07-12-2022
10:30 AM EDT Back Bay Amateur Astronomers
1700 College Crescent (BLDJ J)
Virginia Beach, VA 23435 In-person We are excited to invite you to the Webb Space Telescope’s First Images event! None of us know what the first images will reveal so consider joining us at one of 3 locations in our area where we will broadcast the images live on a planetarium dome!
Virtual Event:
https://nightsky.jpl.nasa.gov/event-view.cfm?Event_ID=125032 VA
07-12-2022
10:30 AM EDT Back Bay Amateur Astronomers
3080 South Lynnhaven Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23503 In-person We are excited to invite you to the Webb Space Telescope’s First Images event! None of us know what the first images will reveal so consider joining us at one of 3 locations in our area where we will broadcast the images live on a planetarium dome!
Virtual Event:
https://nightsky.jpl.nasa.gov/event-view.cfm?Event_ID=125033 VA
08-07-2022
2:00 PM EDT Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium
Arlington Mill Community Center, 909 S Dinwiddie St
Arlington, VA 22204 In-person The Friends of Arlington's David M Brown Planetarium present a Celebration of the James Webb Space Telescope, with presentations and Q&A about Webb's objectives and operations, plus displays and interactive activities for all ages.
VA
07-14-2022
6:30 PM EDT Morehead Planetarium & Science Center (event at Chapel Hill Public Library)
100 Library Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514 In-person Join Morehead Planetarium educators Nick Eakes and Amy Sayle in learning about the most powerful and complex telescope ever launched into space and how it will help us answer some of humanity’s biggest questions. Event at Chapel Hill Public Library.
NC
10-15-2022
3:00 PM EDT Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida
11347 SW 160 Street
Miami, FL 33157 In-person Girl Scouts will learn how telescopes (and JWST specifically) work and learn more about what JWST might teach us about the universe.
FL
07-12-2022
6:00 PM EDT UNIVERSAL CONNECTIONS, INC.
NC Museum of Natural Science 11 W. Jones St
Raleigh, NC 27601 Hybrid A celebration of JWST first images w/local NASA Representatives, panel discussions, informational discussion from area astronomers and scientists.
NC
10-13-2022
10:00 AM EDT NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Program
400 Country Club Blvd, Summerville, SC 29483
Summerville, SC 29483 In-person Community Engagement with First Responders, OneNation Coffee, Stand Up and Play Foundation for Adadptive Golf supporting HERO Program - Helping Emergency Responders Overcome physiological and psychological traumas using ADA, ASD, BVI, DHH measures.
SC
07-16-2022
10:00 AM EDT NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Program
2070 Sam Rittenburg Blvd., Suite 424
Charleston, SC 29407 In-person STEAM Education for students Homeschooling Program with hands-on experience learning 3D Printing Tactiles for BVI, DHH, ADA, ASD. Presentation with Expert Panels for Community discussions of the first images from the James Webb Space Telesceope.
SC
08-14-2022
3:30 PM EDT NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Program
Joseph P. Riley Park, 60 Fishburne St, Charleston, SC 29403
Charleston, SC 29403 In-person Expert Panel Discussion Sunday, August 14 at 3:30 p.m. EDT with Music, Art, Neuroscience. Sundays are a day for the whole family. Charleston RiverDogs, MUSC Children's Health Kids Club for added perks presented by Mix 95.9, Star 99.7, ABC News 4.
Virtual Event:
https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/ambassadors/2053/ SC
09-02-2022
7:05 PM EDT NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Program
Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park, 360 Fishburne St, Charleston, SC 29403
Charleston, SC 29403 In-person The RiverDogs will shine a spotlight on active duty, retired military members and their families, while the team wears their brand new red alternates on the field. James Webb Space Telescope and Charleston Symphony Night.103.5 WEZL and Live 5 News.
Virtual Event:
https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/ambassadors/2053/ SC
10-06-2022
4:00 PM EDT NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Program
Harbor Walk East Third Floor 360 Concord St.
Charleston, SC 29401 In-person Charleston Women In Tech Mentorship Program for young girls and women to learn growth mindset of Astronomy, Data Science, Computer Science through JEDI, Disability Inclusion.
Virtual Event:
https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/ambassadors/2053/ SC
07-12-2022
9:00 AM EDT NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Program
398 E. 5th N St., Suite A
Summerville, SC 29483 Hybrid STEAM Education with students learning about coffee beans, egineering with hands-on experience of grinding coffee. Activities with NASA's Universe of Learning, Astrophoto Challenge, AFGU with Telescopes. First Images released to Public at 10:30amEDT.
Virtual Event:
https://www.onenationcoffee.com/ SC
07-12-2022
6:30 PM CDT LaClede County 4H Aerospace
186-D N Adams Ave
Lebanon, MO 65536 In-person The public is invited to view the first images by the James Webb Space Telescope at an event hosted by the LaClede 4H Aerospace unit.
MO
08-13-2022
10:30 AM EST Mamakating Library
128 Sullivan Street
Wurtsboro, NY 12790 In-person From 10:30 to 12:00 and again from 1:30 to 3:00 the public is invited to view some of the first images taken by the Webb Space Telescope along with local science educator, Frank Coviello. Enjoy hands-on science activities afterward!
NY
07-16-2022
9:00 AM HST Kauai Community Science Center
9691 Kaumualii Hwy
Waimea, HI 96796 Hybrid KCSC Science@Your Theater featuring JWST FIRST IMAGES! We will connect virtually with a NASA panel on the big screen that will share information about the first images from the JWST and we will also offer activities and demos following the panel.
Virtual Event:
https://kauaicsc.org HI
07-15-2022
8:00 PM EDT Cape Lookout National Seashore
1800 Island Road, Harkers Island, NC 28531
Harkers Island, NC 28531, NC 28531 In-person Unfolding the Universe -- NASA Solar System Ambassador Matthew Bruce will present an introductory program on the James Webb Telescope in the theater. Followed by evening telescope viewing on the lawn of the visitor center.
NC
07-16-2022
3:30 PM EDT Cape Lookout National Seashore
1800 Island Road
Harkers Island, NC 28531 In-person NASA sponsored discussion panel by NASA experts regarding the James Webb Telescope and the science behind the newly released images. Audience will be able to submit their own questions to the scientists on the panel
NC
07-12-2022
7:00 PM MDT St.George Astronomy Group
Washington County Library, 220 N 300 E
Washington city, UT 84780 In-person SGAG General Meeting, Washington County Library, Washington City 7 PM Webb Space Telescope First Images
UT
07-09-2022
8:00 PM EDT Ottawa Country Parks, Hemlock Nature Center
8115 West Olive Road
West Olive, MI 49460 In-person James Webb Space Telescope, First Light
MI
07-12-2022
6:30 PM EDT Ottawa Country Parks, Hemlock Nature Center
407 Columbia Ave States
Grand Haven, MI 49417 In-person James Webb Space Telescope, First Light
MI
07-29-2022
8:00 PM EDT Ottawa Country Parks, Hemlock Nature Center
702 North Maple Island Road
Muskegon, MI 49442 In-person James Webb Space Telescope, First Light
MI
07-12-2022
4:30 PM EDT Stamford Public Schools
not sure
Stamford, CT 06905 In-person James Webb Space Telescope first image reveal, plus the NASA Astrophoto Challenge. It is a hands-on astrophotography workshop followed by a live conference and Q&A with Webb telescope experts. Grades 7 through adult. Bring your own computer.
Virtual Event:
https://no virtual link CT
07-12-2022
4:30 PM EDT Stamford Public Schools
(Still seeking a venue)
Stamford, CT 06905 In-person James Webb Space Telescope first image reveal, plus the NASA Astrophoto Challenge. It's a hands-on astrophotography workshop followed by a live conference and Q&A with Webb telescope experts. Grade 7 through adult. Bring your own computer.
CT
07-13-2022
10:00 AM CDT Gateway Arch National Park
2nd & Memorial Dr.
St. Louis, MO 63102 In-person "First Light" A kid-friendly look at how NASA's brand new space telescope was built, how it got into space, and some of the very first images it has taken. This program will be held in Tucker Theater in the Gateway Arch Visitor Center.
MO
08-14-2022
6:45 PM CDT Gateway Arch National Park
2nd & Memorial Dr.
St. Louis, MO 63102 In-person "The New James Webb Space Telescope" Learn about the brand new instrument, its "first light," and new discoveries. This event will be held in the Park Education Classroom, and will be followed by free telescope viewing, weather permitting.
MO
07-23-2022
3:00 PM CST Giles County Public Library
333 East College Street
Pulaski, TN 38478 In-person JWST First Images summer reading celebration. Join us for STEAM stations related to the James Webb Space Telescope, splash pad time, food and fun. At dusk the JWST first images will be shared and talked about and then we will have a movie in the park
TN
07-19-2022
4:00 PM EST Barrington Public Library
281 County Rd.
Barrington, RI 02806 In-person Drop-in to our auditorium anytime between 4 and 8 pm to see the first images (on our big screen!) from the incredible WEBB Telescope! Trust us. You have never seen anything like it. Their will also be some fun stuff to take home (while supplies last!
RI
07-15-2022
6:30 PM CDT Kenosha Public Library
1500 27th Ave
Kenosha, WI 53140 In-person Need some SPACE? Join us for an evening filled with space-themed activities! We will be featuring a chance to paint images taken by NASA Webb telescope, make galaxy slime and mars rovers.
WI
07-16-2022
9:00 PM CDT Kenosha Public Library
Hawthorn Hollow Schoolyard Observatory 880 Green Bay Road
Kenosha, WI 53140 In-person Enjoy an evening of stargazing and telescope viewing with a variety of telescopes on hand -you are welcome to bring your own! Volunteers to guide you in seeing the night’s brightest objects. Adult & family outdoor event with no set viewing schedule.
WI
07-12-2022
6:00 PM EDT Northwestern Michigan College
TBD
Traverse City, MI 49686 Hybrid First Image of the Webb Telescope
MI
07-25-2022
7:00 PM CDT Frankfort Public Library District
21119 S. Pfeiffer Road
Frankfort, IL 60423 In-person A Million Miles Beyond Midnight: First Images from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope: What more may we expect to learn about already-familiar galaxies, stars, dust, or exoplanets? Join us for an evening exploration with NASA Ambassador Bill Higgins.
IL
07-07-2022
10:00 AM CDT Frankfort Public Library District
21119 S. Pfeiffer Road
Frankfort, IL 60423 In-person “Decoding Starlight” Learn how NASA scientists render images captured by powerful telescopes such as the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) by trying your hand at NASA's MicroObservatory's Internet browser-based JS9‑4L tool.
IL
07-07-2022
2:00 PM CDT Frankfort Public Library District
21119 S. Pfeiffer Road
Frankfort, IL 60423 In-person “Decoding Starlight” Learn how NASA scientists render images captured by powerful telescopes such as the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) by trying your hand at NASA's MicroObservatory's Internet browser-based JS9‑4L tool.
IL
07-19-2022
2:00 PM CDT Frankfort Public Library District
21119 S. Pfeiffer Road
Frankfort, IL 60423 In-person “Decoding Starlight” Learn how NASA scientists render images captured by powerful telescopes such as the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) by trying your hand at NASA's MicroObservatory's Internet browser-based JS9‑4L tool.
IL
07-19-2022
6:00 PM CDT Frankfort Public Library District
21119 S. Pfeiffer Road
Frankfort, IL 60423 In-person “Decoding Starlight” Learn how NASA scientists render images captured by powerful telescopes such as the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) by trying your hand at NASA's MicroObservatory's Internet browser-based JS9‑4L tool.
IL
08-16-2022
6:00 PM CDT Frankfort Public Library District
21119 S. Pfeiffer Road
Frankfort, IL 60423 In-person Cosmic “Mocktail” Party: Join us in the library’s east courtyard for a non-alcoholic mix & mingle for the adventurous among us. Taste of a variety of out-of-this-world drinks such as space matcha, planetary smoothies, and kaleidoscopic infusions.
IL
10-18-2022
7:00 PM CDT Frankfort Public Library District
21119 S. Pfeiffer Road
Frankfort, IL 60423 In-person Searching for Earth Elsewhere: Join us for an overview of the search for distant planets and how the new James Webb Space Telescope will play a part in advancing our knowledge of planets and the possibilities for life in the Universe.
IL
07-12-2022
5:00 PM CDT Frankfort Public Library District
21119 S. Pfeiffer Road
Frankfort, IL 60423 In-person NASA James Webb Space Telescope: First Images with Expert Panel (Live Streaming) Join us at the Library to watch a 60-minute live panel discussion between Webb scientists focusing on Webb's first images. The panel will also field public questions.
IL
09-09-2022
8:30 PM CDT Bell Museum
2088 Larpenteur Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55113 In-person Come out to the Bell Museum and share in the wonder of the first images from the James Webb Space Telescope! Along with NASA's stellar images, we'll have our own telescopes set up (weather permitting), hands-on activities, and planetarium shows!
MN
08-06-2022
12:00 PM PST Kids Discovery Museum (KiDiMu)
301 Ravine Lane NE
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 In-person Join us for a special event at KiDiMu to get the first look at the images from the Webb Telescope! Guests from Battle Point Astronomical Association will join us for hands-on activities, astrophotography demonstrations, and Ask an Astronomer Q&A!
WA
07-12-2022
5:45 PM EDT Catawba Science Center
371 3rd St NE
Hickory, NC 28601 In-person Join CSC in celebrating the release of JWST’s first photos. After NASA's panel, Catawba Valley Astronomy Club will lead a discussion on the context of this momentous occasion & what to expect as we further explore space in the infrared spectrum!
NC
07-12-2022
3:00 PM EDT Springfield Museums
21 Edwards Street
Springfield, MA 01103 In-person Hands-on astronomy activities followed by a release of the photos in our planetarium, followed by a Splendors of the Night Sky Planetarium Show.
MA
07-12-2022
5:15 PM EDT Springfield Museums
21 Edwards Street
Springfield, MA 01103 Hybrid Aimed at an audience of enthusiasts including children 10+, we will offer a brief talk by a curator, the panel discussion, a planetarium show, observatory tour, and light refreshments.
MA
07-12-2022
5:00 PM EDT Buckyball Music
VIRTUAL
VIRTUAL, NY 10019 Virtual We will be presenting the images and commenting on the Webb Mission and all its goals! will include exclusive access to an expert scientific panel of scientists from NASA and JPL. We will also be speaking with some very special guests
Virtual Event:
https://www.youtube.com/buckyballmusic NY
09-14-2022
6:00 PM EDT Buckyball Music
402 EAST 8TH STREET
New York, NY 10009 In-person Community Nights in the Planetarium
NY
09-15-2022
8:00 PM EDT Buckyball Music
7 East 95th Street
New York, NY 10128 In-person from Galileo to WEBB, presentation and period music performance
NY
07-12-2022
7:30 PM CDT Fayette Community Library
104 State St./UIU practice football field
Fayette, IA 52142 In-person Snacks, conversation & viewing the images as a community! Followed by a night sky viewing through the University telescope led by the UIU Astronomy Professor.
IA
07-14-2022
2:00 PM CST Martin Public Library
410 S Lindell St
Martin, TN 38237 In-person During our STEAM class for K-5th graders, we will discover how telescopes work and work in teams to build one.
TN
07-14-2022
4:00 PM CST Martin Public Library
410 S Lindell St
Martin, TN 38237 In-person During our STEAM class for 6th-12th graders, we will be working in teams to explore a new planet. Team members will send a telescope out in order to collect data and replicate the new planet.
TN
07-15-2022
5:00 PM PST TCOE Planetarium and Science Center
11535 Ave 264
Visalia, CA 93277 In-person Join the TCOE Planetarium and Science center for a special gallery event revealing the first photos ever produced by the James Webb space telescope. Stay for activities, crafts, and a planetarium show.
CA
07-09-2022
7:30 PM CDT Von Braun Astronomical Society
5105 Nolen Ave SE
Huntsville, AL 35801 In-person On Dec 25th, NASA (in collaboration with ESA and CSA) created history by successfully launching the James Webb Space Telescope. NASA plans to release the first science image on July 12th. Join us to learn about this exciting journey of the telescope.
AL
07-23-2022
7:30 PM CDT Von Braun Astronomical Society
5105 Nolen Ave SE
Huntsville, AL 35801 In-person On Dec 25th, NASA (in collaboration with ESA and CSA) created history by successfully launching the James Webb Space Telescope. NASA released the first science image on July 12th. Join us to learn about this exciting journey of the telescope.
AL
06-22-2022
1:30 PM MST AIMER and Solar System Ambassador
Flagstaff Public Library, 300 W. Aspen Avenue, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Flagstaff, AZ 86001 In-person Look back in time and see how planets and galaxies formed. Come learn about this amazing infrared telescope! Ages 7-11.
AZ
07-20-2022
8:00 PM MST AIMER and Solar System Ambassador
11 Yavapai Lodge Rd., Grand Canyon, AZ 86023
Grand Canyon, AZ 86023 In-person Come Learn about theJames Webb Space Telescope, which will find the first galaxies that formed in the early universe and peer through dusty clouds to see stars forming planetary systems. We will follow the talk with a star party.
AZ
07-18-2022
1:30 PM MST AIMER and Solar System Ambassador
300 W. Aspen Avenue, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Flagstaff, AZ 86001 In-person Come see the first images from the James Webb Space Telescope! Ages 7-11
AZ
07-12-2022
7:30 AM PDT OMSI
1945 SE Water Ave
Portland, OR 97214 In-person View the first images from the JWST with live expert NASA panel live via satellite on NASA TV in the planetarium and auditorium beginning at 7:00 a.m. with the first images scheduled at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 12. Events throughout the day.
OR
07-15-2022
7:00 PM MDT Standley Lake Public LIbrary
8485 Kipling Street
Arvada, CO 80005 In-person Astronomers from Standley Lake Stargazing will show and discuss the first official images from the Webb Telescope.
CO
07-12-2022
4:45 PM CDT Peoria Riverfront Museum
222 SW Washington St
Peoria, IL 61602 In-person We will share an exclusive stream of their expert panel discussion beginning at 5 PM. Our astronomy educators will be on hand to answer your questions and provide more explanation before and after NASA's panel discussion.
IL
07-14-2022
5:00 PM EST Purdue University
Department of Physics and Astronomy, 525 Northwestern Ave.
West Lafayette, IN 47907 Hybrid Purdue University Department of Physics and Astronomy discusses the first images from the James Webb Space Telescope. Discussion includes these specific images, images we look forward to seeing in the future, and Purdue's impact on historic occasion.
Virtual Event:
https://express.adobe.com/page/gdzxu7vZ0hhZQ/ IN
07-01-2022
7:00 PM AKDT Marie Drake Planetarium
1415 Glacier Avenue
Juneau, AK 99801 In-person Planetarium fulldome presentation. Title: James Webb Space Telescope Mission and Updates
Virtual Event:
https://mariedrakeplanetarium.org AK
07-12-2022
8:30 PM PDT Great Basin National Park
Lehman Caves Visitor Center
Baker, NV 89311 In-person Join Great Basin National Park's Astronomy Rangers for a special astronomy program celebrating James Webb's first images! We will hold a Ranger-led program followed by guided observing of Great Basin's spectacularly dark skies.
NV
07-30-2022
3:30 PM PST Pacific Science Center
200 2nd Ave N
Seattle, WA 98109 In-person Explore the first images from JWST with PacSci and our guest experts in aerospace engineering. All ages welcome, best suited ages 11 and up. Event is free with admission to PacSci, but due to limited seating tickets are required.
WA
07-16-2022
1:00 PM EDT Novins Planetarium
1 College Drive
Toms River, NJ 08754 In-person We will have live ticketed star talks about Webb show movies throughout the day, with free activities in the lobby between 1-7pm. We will also screen the expert panel, which is free but requires pre-registration.
NJ
07-12-2022
10:30 AM EST Boonshoft Museum of Discovery
2600 DeWeese Pkwy
Dayton, OH 45414 In-person The Boonshoft Museum's planetarium will be showing the press conference on the dome, as well as providing activity sheets for younger guests. Our live planetarium show later in the day will go into further depth about the first images.
OH
07-12-2022
10:15 AM EST Christ the King School
Rutland Free Library
Rutland, VT 05701 In-person After welcoming guests, we will then view the JWST live first images, following by children being able to participate in JWST table top activities.
VT
06-12-2022
7:00 PM MDT St.George astronomy group
250 north 300 east
Washington , UT 84780 In-person James Webb first image’s
UT
08-21-2022
3:00 PM EST Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
VIRTUAL
VIRTUAL, NY 10036 Virtual Join the Intrepid Museum for our monthly series, Virtual Astronomy Live! Hear from experts as they discuss the first images taken by the groundbreaking James Webb Telescope and give a sneak peek at what’s next in the world of space exploration.
Virtual Event:
https://www.intrepidmuseum.org/virtual-astronomy-live NY
07-12-2022
2:30 PM PST CSN Planetarium & Las Vegas Astronomical Society
3200 E Cheyenne Ave
North Las Vegas, NV 89030 In-person This Expert Panels is a partnership with NASA/JPL and the Solar System Ambassador in collaboration with the CNS Planetarium and Las Vegas Astronomical Society, to bring it to our community, this monumental achievements.
NV
07-12-2022
10:30 AM EDT Haile Planetarium
409 Science Center, 1 Nunn Drive
Highland Heights, KY 41099 In-person Join us at Haile Planetarium for a free watch party of the Webb First Images Reveal. We'll have swag and snacks and enjoy infrared science while we watch NASA release the first science images in a live stream.
KY
07-16-2022
3:00 PM EDT Haile Planetarium
409 Science Center, 1 Nunn Drive
Highland Heights, KY 41099 In-person To celebrate the first images from JWST, Haile Planetarium is hosting a festival! Join us for a new planetarium show about Spitzer, Webb's predecessor, activities, crafts, and a chance to ask NASA experts your questions about Webb!
KY
08-03-2022
6:30 PM EDT South Shore Astronomical Society
15 South Street
Bridgewater, MA 02324 In-person South Shore Astronomical Society Astrophotography Gallery Display Event
MA
07-12-2022
10:00 AM EDT Museum of Natural History and Planetarium
Roger Williams Park, 1000 Elmwood Ave
Providence , RI 02907 In-person Drop by the Museum to see the first images from the James Webb telescope and learn more about this extraordinary tool. Trust us, you have never seen anything like it. There will be fun activities to learn about this amazing space telescope!
RI
07-12-2022
9:30 AM CDT U.S. Space & Rocket Center
One Tranquility Base
Huntsville, AL 35805 In-person The first full-color images from the James Webb Space Telescope are on the way, and you can see them via a NASA livestream at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center July 12, at 9:30 a.m.
AL
07-12-2022
1:30 PM CDT U.S. Space & Rocket Center
One Tranquility Base
Huntsville, AL 35805 In-person Join INTUITIVE® Planetarium Director David Weigel and others for a panel discussion about these history-making images at 1:30 p.m.
AL
07-12-2022
5:00 PM EDT Saint Johns County Public Library, Bartram Trail branch
60 Davis Pond Blvd.
Fruit Cove, FL 32259 In-person Webb's first images Reveal
FL
07-12-2022
4:00 PM EDT Lima Astronomical Society
Schoonover Observatory 670 N Jefferson St.
Lima, OH 45801 In-person James Webb Space Telescope First Light Event. Come to Schoonover Observatory on July 12, 2022 at 4:00pm for a live view of the first pictures from the James Weeb Space Telescope. Live View starts at 5:00pm.
OH
07-12-2022
5:00 PM CDT Griffin Planetarium, Department of Physics & Astronomy, University of Central Arkansas
2302 Bruce St
Conway, AR 72034 In-person Webb first-images expert-panel to be shown in the Griffin Planetarium. Lasts one hour. Opportunity to ask questions.
AR
07-12-2022
4:00 PM MDT New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science
1801 MOUNTAIN RD NW
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87104 In-person The James Webb Space Telescope's first research image will be released on July 12 and featured in two different events. Please see the museum's event listing for details:
https://nmnaturalhistory.org/events/webb-telescope-first-image-expert-panel
NM
08-07-2022
1:00 PM CST Louisiana Art & Science Museum
100 South River Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70802 In-person LASM will celebrate this summer’s release of the James Webb Telescope’s first full-color images! Visitors will enjoy the released images on rotation, related planetarium shows, community partners, science demonstrations, and NASA video content!
LA
07-16-2022
10:00 AM PDT Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society
Aerospace Museum of California 3200 Freedom Park Dr, McClellan Park, CA 95652
Sacramento, CA 95652 In-person Collaboration with Aerospace Museum of California Event Our organization will provide for on-site public viewing of the Sun
CA
06-12-2022
4:30 PM EDT NASA Solar System Ambassador
1800 W Hibiscus Blvd
Melbourne, FL 32940 In-person James Webb First Images Party July 12 @ Premiere Oaks 10 Theatre (4:30pm). Free and open to the public. Tickets are first-come first-served. Get tickets here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/james-webb-first-images-tickets-375290121857
FL
07-16-2022
3:00 PM EDT East Kentucky Science Center and Varia Planetarium
1 Bert T. Combs Dr
Prestonsburg, KY 41653 In-person Join EKSC as we celebrate the James Webb Space Telescope's first images! Hear from NASA experts live, learn about what JWST studies and how the telescope works, watch a planetarium show about some of the objects JWST will observe, and more!
KY
07-16-2022
10:00 AM PST Fleet Science Center
Fleet Science Center, 1875 El Prado
San Diego, CA 92101 In-person Join us to have some hands-on science fun with astrophysicist and physicists from the Center for Astrophysics and Space Science at UC San Diego. They will have demos about space and the new James Webb Space Telescope.
CA
07-12-2022
7:00 PM CDT University of Alabama
227 Gallalee Hall, University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487 In-person Public image first release
AL
07-12-2022
9:00 AM CDT Putnam Museum & Science Center
1717 West 12th Street
Davenport, IA 52804 In-person We have some out-of-this-world news! The Putnam's GIANT Screen is one of a few places to show the NASA's James Webb Space Telescope’s first images! Moon walk in on July 12 for the first images, space-themed activities, films, speakers, and more.
IA
07-13-2022
7:00 PM CDT Astronomy on Tap: Rocket City
2414 Clinton Ave W
Huntsville, AL 35805 In-person NASA is planning to release the first science images and spectroscopic data gathered by the James Webb Space Telescope on July 12th. Join us to learn about the exciting journey of this telescope and its science mission goals.
AL
07-12-2022
10:00 AM EST West Atlanta Watershed Alliance
1442 Richland Ave SW
ATLANTA, GA 30310 In-person We are sharing the experience of the Webb Space Telescope’s first images with the West Atlanta community. Co-facilitated by local astronomy educator, Berkil Alexander II. Watch the live broadcast with us, participate in activities, & take home swag!
Virtual Event: https://N/A GA
07-12-2022
10:00 AM EDT Pierce Cedar Creek Institute
701 W Cloverdale Road
Hastings, MI 48910 In-person We are excited to invite you to the unveiling of the first full-color images from James Webb Space Telescope. The Institute is proud to bring you this livestream event (including a short presentation about the Webb telescope before the livestream).
MI
07-20-2022
8:00 PM EDT Pierce Cedar Creek Institute
701 W. Cloverdale Road
Hastings , MI 48910 Hybrid Join Lisa Wininger, NASA MIRO Specialist, as she explores the darkest and most extreme places in the universe - black holes! Discover their life cycle, how we know they exist, and what the Webb will tell us about them.
Virtual Event:
https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E351193&id=152 MI
08-13-2022
8:30 PM EDT Pierce Cedar Creek Institute
701 W. Cloverdale Road
Hastings, MI 48910 In-person Join storyteller Jon Hawkins as he takes us on a tour of the summer sky through animal constellation stories from different cultures. Then, enjoy a celestial craft and unobstructed views of the night sky while learning about the Webb space telescope.
Virtual Event:
https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E351193&id=166 MI
07-11-2022
6:00 PM CDT LaSalle Public Library
VIRTUAL
VIRTUAL, IL 61301 Virtual NASA Solar System Ambassadors discuss the journey of the JWST from concept to launch, its "30 Days of Terror", and the science/discovery it promises to deliver as the premier observatory of the next decade, serving thousands of astronomers worldwide.
Virtual Event:
https://bit.ly/3ub3wMS IL
07-12-2022
8:00 AM MDT Clark Planetarium
110 South 400 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84101 In-person Join us at Clark Planetarium as we celebrate the first images from the James Webb Space Telescope. 8:00am - First Images 4:00pm - NASA Expert Panel Discussion of First Images Admission to this event is free but registration is required.
UT
07-23-2022
6:00 PM PDT Mission Viejo Library
200 Civic Center
Mission Viejo, CA 92691 In-person Join the Library and Science Heads for an official NASA James Webb Space Telescope First Images program. See the images up close on a big screen, view the expert panel discussion and ask questions of our local NASA Solar System Ambassadors.
CA
07-12-2022
5:00 PM EDT NASA / JPL Solar System Ambassador
VIRTUAL
VIRTUAL, KY 40241 Virtual Virtual presentation hosted by NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador John Wolfram. We'll have a short review of Webb then view the first images until 6 PM when we join a live panel of NASA experts discussing the images and taking questions until 7 PM.
Virtual Event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/771746580663716?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22permalink%22%7D%2C%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22edit_dialog%22%7D%2C%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22your_upcoming_events_unit%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D KY
07-12-2022
10:30 AM EST Philip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science, Inc.
1101 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33132 In-person Join Frost Science as we celebrate the release of the first images from the James Webb Space Telescope! The museum will be live streaming the broadcast of the images at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 12 in the museum’s Ocean Gallery.
FL
07-12-2022
6:00 PM EST Philip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science, Inc.
1101 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33132 In-person Frost Science will be live-streaming an exclusive expert panel session to discuss the new Webb Space Telescope images at 6pm on the Ocean Gallery stage with onsite audience participation moderated by a Frost Science Educator.
FL
07-12-2022
8:00 AM MST Littleton Museum
6028 S Gallup St
Littleton, CO 80120 In-person James Webb Space Telescope First Images Reveal Tuesday, July 12, 2022 8-10 am Littleton Museum Lecture Hall FREE; all ages Following the live-stream broadcast, enjoy a small craft project based on the hexagonal panels of Webb’s mirror.
CO
07-14-2022
6:00 PM CDT Newbern Library
7840 AL Highway 61
Newbern, AL 36765 In-person Dr. Jeremy Bailin, Associate Professor, University of AL Dept. Of Physics and Astronomy will show the images and give his commentary on what we are seeing and their significance in our continued study of space.
AL
07-16-2022
10:00 AM PST Airway Science for Kids Inc.
201 E Reserve St
Vancouver, WA 98661 In-person Join The Historic Trust and Airway Science for Kids as we reveal the first images captured by NASA’s Webb Space Telescope at the Pearson Hangar! Stop by between 10am and 2pm for STEM activities, and a live stream of NASA experts explaining the images
WA
08-06-2022
9:00 PM EST Buffalo Astronomical Association
1610 Welch Road
North Java , NY 14113 In-person We wil discuss the technology of teh JWST and share images
NY
07-12-2022
10:30 AM EDT Falmouth Public Library
300 Main Street
Falmouth, MA 02540 In-person Stop by on Tuesday, July 12th between 10:30am-1:30pm for an open house with NASA Solar System Ambassador Marie Zahn in the YA room. Everyone is welcome join us for some fun activities as we view the very first images from JSWT together.
MA
07-16-2022
3:30 PM EDT Falmouth Public Library
300 Main Street
Falmouth, MA 02540 In-person Join us on Saturday, July 16th from 3:30pm-4:30pm in the Hermann meeting room as we live stream an expert panel of Webb scientists! They will answer audience questions as well as examine and explain the first scientific images released from JSWT.
MA
07-12-2022
6:00 PM EDT Roper Mountain Astronomers
Roper Mountain Science Center's Planetarium, 402 Roper Mountain Rd.
Greenville, SC 29615 Hybrid Join us at the Roper Mountain Science Center's Planetarium for a live stream event from NASA to show the first images from the James Webb Space telescope (JWST). An expert panel will review the images taken and explain what we are seeing!
Virtual Event:
https://rmastro.com/event-4872088 SC
07-16-2022
10:00 AM MDT Space Foundation Discovery Center
4425 Arrowswest Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80907 In-person Join NASA Solar System Ambassador in celebrating the release of the first images from the new James Webb Space Telescope! We will have JWST activities, presentations, an expert panel, food trucks, JWST merchandise and swag!
CO
07-12-2022
9:00 AM MST Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado Blvd
Denver, CO 80205 In-person On Tuesday, July 12, NASA is releasing the very first images taken by the James Webb Space Telescope. Join us in “Space Odyssey” to watch the NASA TV livestream and celebrate by building and launching your own rocket!
CO
08-31-2022
7:00 PM MST Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado Blvd
Denver, CO 80205 Hybrid Explore breaking space news with space scientists and hear the latest updates on missions exploring the solar system, rocket launches, cutting edge astronomy, and more.
Virtual Event:
https://secure1.dmns.org/60-minutes-in-space-august-31-2022 CO
07-12-2022
5:00 PM CDT Arkansas Space Grant
823 N Buchanan St
Little Rock, AR 72204 In-person JULY 12 | 5 PM | ALL AGES | IN-PERSON @ FLETCHER BRANCH LIBRARY Take part in a livestream panel of NASA experts as we peer back in both time and space in order to see what the JWST has revealed
AR
07-12-2022
9:30 AM CDT Dallas Arboretum
8525 Garland Road
Dallas, TX 75218 In-person DEEP SPACE WATCH PARTY The Dallas Arboretum Rory Meyers Children's Adventure Garden Tuesday, July 12 @ 9:30a and 11a Special Events focused around the virtual NASA first images release from the James Webb Space Telescope.
TX
07-16-2022
1:00 PM CDT Dallas Arboretum
8525 Garland Road
Dallas, TX 75218 In-person DEEP SPACE WATCH PARTY The Dallas Arboretum Rory Meyers Children's Adventure Garden Tuesday, July 16 @ 1p (Spanish) and 2:30p (English) Join us for the virtual NASA Expert Panel Discussion of the first released images from the Webb Space Telescope!
TX
07-12-2022
10:30 AM AST Europa Observatory
VIRTUAL'
VIRTUAL', PR 00683 Virtual Event to be offered thru FB Live.
Virtual Event:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100041892226270 PR
07-12-2022
10:00 AM AST Arecibo Observatory
Road 635
Arecibo, PR 00612 Hybrid We will be broadcasting the first ever image captured by the James Webb Space Telescope from the Science and Visitor Center at the Arecibo Observatory.
Virtual Event:
https://es-la.facebook.com/Arecibo.Observatory/ PR
07-16-2022
11:00 AM EDT Orlando Science Center
777 E. Princeton St.
Orlando, FL 32803 In-person Join us July 16 for Webb Telescope Celebration Day as we look to the future and scope out the past! We’re celebrating the release of the first photos from the Webb Telescope with a day of live shows, demos, hands-on activities!
Virtual Event:
https://fb.me/e/3uXuWMwl0 FL
07-12-2022
6:00 PM EST NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Anastasia Vail
11 W Jones St
Raleigh, NC 27601 Hybrid JWST will release its first full-color images on 7/12! Join us for the reveal and celebration of these images with our NASA JPL SSAs and the Raleigh Astronomy Club! We will also stream the program on our YT channel:
https://youtu.be/wEm27LIQNlY.
Virtual Event:
https://fb.me/e/1Mu5oJpWo NC
07-16-2022
2:00 PM EST NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Anastasia Vail
311 Nash St SE
Wilson, NC 27893 In-person Join us Saturday, 7/16, to view & celebrate the release of the first images from JWST! We will have a slideshow of the images and hands-on science activity stations all about space & Webb. We will also join a live virtual JWST expert Q&A panel.
Virtual Event:
https://fb.me/e/3gMMflXEn NC
07-14-2022
10:00 AM PDT San Diego Air and Space Museum
2001 Pan American Plaza
San Diego, CA 92101 In-person Enjoy the first James Webb Telescope images along with family friendly activites.
CA
09-10-2022
10:00 AM HST Thelma Parker Memorial Public & School Library
67-1209 Mamalahoa Highway
Kamuela, HI 96743 In-person JWST First Images Community Event
HI
08-11-2022
4:00 PM CDT Lead Up
131 Centennial Mall North
Lincoln, NE 68508 In-person Unfolding The Universe: A Spaced Out Day In History. Join us at the Nebraska History Museum to celebrate the #firstimages from the James Webb Space Telescope. STEM and art activities, astronomy related read-alouds, panels, astronomer-talks and more.
NE
08-03-2022
6:00 PM MDT Standley Lake Stargazing
VIRTUAL
VIRTUAL, CO 80005 Virtual Standley Lake Stargazing will present an in-depth discussion of the Webb's first public images, including an overview of the engineering behind the scope and the science behind these amazing images.
Virtual Event:
https://www.standleylakestargazing.com/programs/webbimages CO
07-15-2022
7:00 PM EDT Frosty Drew
Ninigret Park, 62 Park Ln
Charlestown, , RI 02813 In-person James Webb Design and First Images
Virtual Event:
https://twitter.com/frostydrewobsy?lang=en RI
07-29-2022
7:00 PM EDT Frosty Drew
Ninigret Park, 62 Park Ln, Charlestown, RI 02813
Charlestown, RI 02813 In-person JWST Science and First Images
RI
08-06-2022
8:00 PM CDT CCD Imaging
4038 Kaneville Road
Geneva, IL 60134 In-person Public Star Party lecture on Webb images
IL
09-03-2022
7:30 PM CDT CCD Imaging
4038 Kaneville Road
Geneva, IL 60134 In-person Public Star Party lecture on Webb images
IL
08-12-2022
8:30 PM CDT CCD Imaging
1515 Airport Road
Sycamore, IL 60178 In-person Star Party lecture and observing
IL
08-06-2022
7:30 PM PST Gateway Science Museum
625 Esplanade
Chico, CA 95929 In-person As part of the NASA's Webb Space Telescope Community Events, we have collaborated with Chico State scientists to educate and share the joy, beauty, and power of STEM. This series makes the far-off reach of space much more accessible.
CA
09-03-2022
7:00 PM PST Gateway Science Museum
625 Esplanade
Chico, CA 95929 In-person As part of the NASA's Webb Space Telescope Community Events, we have collaborated with Chico State scientists to educate and share the joy, beauty, and power of STEM. This series makes the far-off reach of space much more accessible.
CA
10-01-2022
7:00 PM PST Gateway Science Museum
625 Esplanade
Chico, CA 95929 In-person As part of the NASA's Webb Space Telescope Community Events, we have collaborated with Chico State scientists to educate and share the joy, beauty, and power of STEM. This series makes the far-off reach of space much more accessible.
CA
11-12-2022
7:00 PM PST Gateway Science Museum
625 Esplanade
Chico, CA 95929 In-person As part of the NASA's Webb Space Telescope Community Events, we have collaborated with Chico State scientists to educate and share the joy, beauty, and power of STEM. This series makes the far-off reach of space much more accessible.
CA
08-27-2022
8:00 PM CDT Museum of Science and History, AutoZone Dome at the Sharpe Planetarium
3050 Central Ave
Memphis, TN 38111 In-person The Wonders of Webb will feature planetarium shows, engagement activities, a lecture by Dr. Francisco Muller-Sanchez a local Webb researcher from the University of Memphis, and possible stargazing through telescopes (if weather permits).
TN
08-05-2022
8:00 PM PDT Caltech Astro
1216 E California Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91107 Hybrid Join us for a 30-minute lecture on JWST first results, followed by guided stargazing with telescopes and a panel Q&A consisting of several astrophysicists. This event will be both in-person as well as live-streamed over YouTube Live.
Virtual Event:
http://outreach.astro.caltech.edu CA
08-20-2022
10:00 AM CST Sci-Tech Discovery Center
8004 N Dallas Pkwy, Ste. 100
Frisco, TX 75034 In-person Join us at Sci-Tech Discovery Center on Saturday, August 20th from 10AM-4PM to celebrate the first discoveries of the Webb Space Telescope! Try hands-on experiments, crafts and actvities all about space, telescopes, the solar system and more.
TX
08-06-2022
1:00 PM EDT Washington-Centerville Public Library
6060 Far Hills Avenue
Centerville, OH 45459 In-person Stop in to learn more about the discoveries made possible by the JWST (James Webb Space Telescope) in this celebration of first images from ancient galaxies with NASA Solar System Ambassador Eric Vinande.
Virtual Event:
https://wclibrary.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=15150&backTo=Calendar&startDate=2022/08/04 OH
05-07-2022
7:00 PM CDT McAlester HighSchool
1 Buffalo Drive, McAlester, OK
McAlester, OK 74501 Hybrid McAlester Public Schools will Be Hosting a STEAM day, showcasing the James Webb Telescope mission, both its successful launch and its first images. Along side this there will be additional presentations and activities.
Virtual Event:
https://livestream.com/accounts/6099918?scrlybrkr=40b078b9 OK
07-13-2022
6:00 PM CDT Comfort Public Library
701 High St
Comfort, TX 78013 In-person Public event in conjunction with CSLP featuring first images, activities, and Q&A for all ages
TX
07-14-2022
7:30 PM CDT Trinity Lutheran Church
120 W 7th St
Tipton, IA 52772 In-person Exploring first images together!
IA
10-12-2022
5:30 PM CDT Trinity Lutheran Church
120 W 7th St
Tipton, IA 52772 In-person BWAC Pumpkin Carving
IA
07-12-2022
8:00 PM EDT Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
The Paterson Museum 2 Market Street, Paterson NJ (presentations) and 72 McBride Avenue Extension (STAR PARTY)
NA, NJ 07501 In-person NASA unveils the James Webb Space Telescope's first images! Celebrate this stellar occasion at our Star Party. Event starts at 8PM with two presentations followed by telescope viewing at Paterson Great Falls, weather permitting.
NJ
08-28-2022
10:00 AM EDT Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, 72 McBride Avenue Extension, Paterson, NJ
NA, NJ 07501 In-person NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope launched into space on December 25th, 2021 to find the first galaxies that formed in the early universe and to see stars forming planetary systems. Join us for a day of fun STEM activities and crafts.
NJ
07-13-2022
6:30 PM EDT Bethlehem Area Public Library / Marty McGuire, NASA JPL Solar System Ambassador
11 West Church Street
Bethlehem, PA 18018 In-person Join Marty McGuire, NASA JPL Solar System Ambassador, to learn about the James Webb Space Telescope First Science images!
PA
07-22-2022
8:00 PM CDT Scobee Education Center
1819 N. Main Ave
San Antonio, TX 78212 In-person The Scobee Education Center will utilize our newly upgraded Digistar 7 system to project the JWST images onto our full-dome planetarium. Subject matter experts will compare Hubble and James Webb Telescope images and discuss any new revelations.
TX
08-27-2022
7:00 PM EDT Gaithersburg Community Museum
100 DeSellum Avenue
Gaithersburg, MD 20877 In-person Explore first images from the James Webb Telescope. Dr. Caitlin Ahrens talks cosmic structures that space telescopes have revealed to us. Hands-on fun and telescope viewing. Partner with the Rockville Science Center for astronomy fun.
Virtual Event:
https://www.gaithersburgmd.gov/recreation/parks-fields/observatory-park/skywatching-programs MD
07-09-2022
2:00 PM EDT New Brunswick Free Public Library
60 Livingston Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08901 In-person A subject matter expert will provide a brief presentation about the James Webb Telescope. Following the presentation, participants will complete a Nebula in a Jar craft.
NJ
07-30-2022
2:00 PM EDT New Brunswick Free Public Library
60 Livingston Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08901 In-person All ages are invited to be part of a group art project. Taking inspiration from the Webb Telescope's first images, they will each paint a hexagon-shaped canvas.
NJ
08-19-2022
7:00 PM EST Oakland Astronomy Club
Marchbank Park, 2805 Hiller Road
West Bloomfield, MI 48324 In-person JWST First Images; Join WBPR and the Oakland Astronomy Club with 3 NASA Solar System Ambassadors in learning about the JWST, see first images, and the Science behind it. Demonstrations, activities for families, and an evening observing session
MI
06-21-2022
1:00 PM MDT Solar system ambassador
Payette Public Library
Payette, ID 83661 In-person A program aimed at early primary grade school kids to show them how current science events are still relevant in their life. Aimed at reading resources for their summer reading program. Also will cover basic solar system information.
ID
08-12-2022
7:30 PM MDT Solar system ambassador
Boise Astronomical Society
Boise, ID 83704 In-person A program for astronomy enthusiasts on the history and future of the James Webb Space Telescope.
ID
07-12-2022
5:30 PM EDT Anne Arundel Community College
101 College Parkway, Health and Life Sciences building’s auditorium (HLSB 100)
Arnold, MD 21012 In-person Join us to view the 1st images from the James Webb Telescope. We will give a short introduction to infrared astronomy & will participate in a live webinar with expert scientists. Session is free & open to the public.
MD
07-12-2022
2:30 PM PDT Chabot College
Chabot College Planetarium, Building 1900, 25555 Hesperian Blvd.
Hayward, CA 94545 In-person Join us at the Chabot College Planetarium to view the FIRST images from the amazing James Webb Space Telescope! We'll be able to listen in as a panel of scientists discuss the images. For info and tickets, please email
[email protected].
CA
07-16-2022
10:30 AM PDT Chabot College
Chabot College Planetarium, Building 1900
Hayward, CA 94545 In-person ¡Únase a nosotros en el Chabot College Planetarium para ver las PRIMERAS imágenes del telescopio espacial James Webb! Escuche en español a los científicos discutiendo las imágenes. Información y boletos: envíe email a
[email protected].
CA
07-16-2022
12:00 PM PDT Chabot College
Chabot College Planetarium, Building 1900
Hayward, CA 94545 In-person Join us at the Chabot College Planetarium to view the FIRST images from the amazing James Webb Space Telescope! Listen as scientists discuss the images. For more information and tickets: please email
[email protected].
CA
08-05-2022
8:00 PM EDT Planetarium at Raritan Valley Community College
118 Lamington Road
Branchburg, NJ 08876 In-person "Astronomy Tonight" introduces us to the stars and constellations visible in tonight's sky. Today's program features some of the first images taken by the James Webb Telescope. Admission: $10 pp. Reservations recommended.
NJ
09-09-2022
5:30 PM HST Bishop Museum
1525 Bernice St
Honolulu, HI 96817 In-person Share in the excitement of the first images released by the James Webb Space Telescope, NASA's most advanced space telescope ever. During Bishop Museum's monthly Museum After Hours event series.
HI
07-29-2022
6:00 PM EDT Framingham State University, Christa McAuliffe Center for Integrated Science Learning
100 State Street
Framingham, MA 10701 In-person The JWST open-house event at the Christa McAuliffe Center will feature hands-on activities for children, teenagers and adults, planetarium shows, a formal presentation on the just release JWST first images and stargazing.
MA
07-12-2022
7:00 AM MST Patterson Observatory
Patterson Observatory, 1140 N Colombo Avenue
Sierra Vista , AZ 85635 In-person Live Community Event to watch the first release of science images from Webb
AZ
08-25-2022
5:30 PM EDT Storm Grove Middle School
6400 57th Street
Vero Beach, FL 32967 In-person Observe the JWST first images and hear a presentation on the JWST Mission and it's latest findings. Hands-on activities will be available before and after the presentation.
FL
07-12-2022
1:30 PM PDT Kiwanis Camp Wa-Ri-Ki
17051 Washougal River Road
Washougal, WA 98671 In-person Camp Wa-Ri-Ki is offering a range of programs (some are free, some have a small fee) combining the excitement of JWST's "First Images" with our NASA GLOBE Goes to Camp programs. (GLOBE – Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment).
WA
08-06-2022
10:00 AM EST Southwestern Community College
310 Keener St
Sylva, NC 28779 In-person Learn about the first images from the James Webb Space Telescope. This free program will be appropriate for families with activities for kids to learn about infrared telescopes and the way stars and galaxies are formed.
NC
07-12-2022
4:30 PM CDT Millikin University
1184 W Main St
Decatur, IL 62522 In-person Introduction to the Requarth Observatory, an expert panel discussion, faculty presentation on the development of the Webb telescope, tours of the Leighty-Tabor Science Center and the observatory will be open for public viewing.
IL
07-23-2022
1:30 PM MST Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association
Sunsites Community Library, 210 N Ford St
Pearce, AZ 85625 In-person The earliest science images from the James Webb Space Telescope will be presented, including a discussion of their significance and answers to any questions you may have about them. Learn how infrared light will be Webb’s window on the Universe!
AZ
07-14-2022
2:00 PM CDT Jackson Madison County Public Library/University of Memphis Lambuth M. D. Anderson Planetarium
433 East Lafayette Street
JACKSON, TN 38301 In-person Join us for games, informal Q&A, and a look at the amazing first images from the James Webb Space Telescope! Event is free and open to the public between 2:00 and 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 14!
TN
07-12-2022
9:30 AM CDT Jackson Madison County Public Library/University of Memphis Lambuth M. D. Anderson Planetarium
VIRTUAL
VIRTUAL, TN 38301 Virtual Watch LIVE as the first images from the James Webb Space Telescope are revealed at 9:30 and stay tuned for the media briefing at 11:00!
Virtual Event:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2737213013238000 TN
07-13-2022
2:00 PM CDT Jackson Madison County Public Library/University of Memphis Lambuth M. D. Anderson Planetarium
VIRTUAL
VIRTUAL, TN 38301 Virtual Webb experts will answer questions about the first images and data in a NASA Science Live show.
Virtual Event:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2737213013238000 TN
07-16-2022
10:30 AM CST Hudson Area Public Library
700 First St.
Hudson, WI 54016 In-person all are welcome to attend this celebration of the First Images and data being released from the James Webb Space Telescope. A slide presentation, display, Take and Make activity bags (for our younger guests) handouts, snacks and beverages and Q&A.
WI
08-24-2022
2:00 PM EST Hudson Area Public Library
441 Stageline Road
Hudson, WI 54016 In-person An update on the latest with the James Webb Space Telescope. A slide presentation will also be included showing some of the first images and data sets from the JWST. A Q&A will follow
WI
08-06-2022
10:00 AM EDT Children's Science Center Lab
11948L Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax, VA 22033
Fairfax, VA 22033 In-person Join us at the Children’s Science Center Lab to celebrate the first images of the James Webb Space Telescope! Learn more about how the JWST is unfolding the universe and try out some hands on activities.
VA
08-06-2022
2:00 PM EDT Children's Science Center Lab
11948L Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax, VA 22033
Fairfax, VA 22033 In-person Join us at the Children’s Science Center Lab to celebrate the first images of the James Webb Space Telescope! Learn more about how the JWST is unfolding the universe and try out some hands on activities.
VA
07-30-2022
10:00 AM PST ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum
1500 E. Main Street
Ashland, OR 97520 In-person This event will feature James Webb exhibits and hands-on projects.
OR
07-12-2022
6:00 PM EDT Capital Area Astronomy Association and Abrams Planetarium
755 Science Rd
East Lansing, MI 48824 In-person We will be watching the NASA Expert Panel on Webb Images and Display of new release Images
MI
09-10-2022
5:00 PM EDT Virginia Living Museum
524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd.
Newport News, VA 23601 In-person Join us at the Virginia Living Museum for our monthly Stargazing and Laser Light Night featuring a special focus on the James Webb Space Telescope! FREE observing, speakers, and activities will be available! Plus planetarium and laser shows (fee)!
VA
09-09-2022
4:00 PM MDT spectrUM Discovery Area
455 E. Main St.
Missoula, MT 59802 In-person The spectrUM Discovery Area will host an image viewing celebration at their location within the Missoula Public Library, located in downtown Missoula. Members of the local astronomy club and UM physics and astronomy department will be present.
MT
05-03-2022
7:00 PM EDT North Brunswick Public Library
VIRTUAL
VIRTUAL, NJ 08902 Virtual Program a NASA telescope to create an image of a dying star system
Virtual Event:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3056582948 NJ
07-12-2022
10:30 AM EDT Kenton County Public Library
3313 Crescent Avenue
Erlanger, KY 41018 In-person Program begins at 10:30 with lunch service (free for those under 18) and streaming of the NASA first images from James Webb Space Telescope. Science themed program will include hands-on experiments, reading of science themed stories, and more.
KY
08-06-2022
12:00 PM PDT Pierce College Science Dome
Rainier Building, 9401 Farwest Dr SW
Lakewood, WA 98498 In-person Join us for a planetarium show on the new James Web Space Telescope and its first images, and hands-on STEM activities. FREE and open to all ages! noon - 4pm Register here for a planetarium show time:
https://piercecollegedome.ludus.com/19488
WA
07-12-2022
7:30 AM PDT Pierce College Science Dome
Pierce College Science Dome 9401 Farwest Dr SW
Lakewood, WA 98498 In-person Join at the Science Dome to watch the release of the Webb Space Telescope's first images revealed on the big screen one by one. This is a FREE Event. Advanced registration is recommended, but not required.
https://piercecollegedome.ludus.com/19487
WA
07-14-2022
7:00 PM EDT Nurture Nature Center
518 Northampton Street
Easton, PA 18042 In-person Learn more about the Webb Space Telescope and its first images at a special Science on a Sphere spotlight at Nurture Nature Center and check out the Webb visions created by community members and artists.
PA
07-16-2022
1:00 PM EDT Nurture Nature Center
518 Northampton Street
Easton, PA 18042 In-person Learn more about the Webb Space Telescope and its first images at a special Science on a Sphere spotlight at Nurture Nature Center and check out the Webb visions created by community members and artists.
PA
07-30-2022
9:00 AM CDT Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library - EVPL
200 S.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Evansville, IN 47713 In-person Space & telescope related games and crafts, a storytime for preschoolers, and educational stations to learn about telescopes. All of this will center around a large screen interactive TV showing the panel discussions and photos from NASA
IN
07-15-2022
1:00 PM MDT Discovery Center of Idaho
131 W Myrtle St,
Boise, ID 83702 In-person First Image Event. We're going to do a series of "Space Days"
ID
08-27-2022
6:00 PM MDT DACC New Mexico State University SS Ambassador
VIRTUAL
VIRTUAL, NM 88001 Virtual Join us to watch and know the information for the James Web Space Telescope first images event. Questions will be answered in English and Spanish and Captions will be available for inclusion.
Virtual Event:
https://nmsu.zoom.us/j/98547283267 NM
07-12-2022
8:00 PM MST DACC New Mexico State University SS Ambassador
Las Cruces Science Museum/NMSU physics dept.
Las Cruces , NM 88001 In-person First JWST image and observation
Virtual Event:
https://Face to face NM
08-08-2022
9:00 AM MDT DACC New Mexico State University SS Ambassador
910 E San Antonio Ave, El Paso, TX 79901
El Paso, TX 79901 In-person JWST Poster exhibition at the Consulado Mexicano en el Paso Tx
Virtual Event:
https://in person TX
07-16-2022
3:15 PM EDT Cape Cod Museum of Natural History
869 Main Street/Route 6A
Brewster , MA 02631 In-person We will host the NASA Webb First Images expert panel event scheduled for 3:30 EDT Saturday July 16. This will take place in our auditorium and be open to the public.
MA
07-21-2022
11:00 AM EDT Hertford County Public Library
303 W. Tryon St
Winton, NC 27986 In-person View the first images then kids get to play a few rounds of BINGO using space related words
NC
07-01-2022
7:00 PM EDT Kopernik Observatory & Science Center
698 Underwood Road
Vestal, NY 13850 Hybrid Tish Bresee, our NASA JPL Solar System Ambassador, will share new images from the James Webb Telescope and the science behind them. Family activities in the Labs.
Virtual Event:
https://www.youtube.com/user/KopernikObservatory NY
07-12-2022
3:00 PM PDT Oregon Charter Academy
30485 SW Boones Ferry Rd., #202
Wilsonville, OR 97070 Hybrid The event will showcase programs that bring the excitement of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) to children, teens and adults.
Virtual Event:
https://www.oregoncharter.org/james-webb OR
07-12-2022
3:00 PM MDT The Science Zone
222 E Collins Dr, Casper, WY 82601
Casper, WY 82601 In-person Come celebrate NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope as they release the first science images. The event will be held live at The Science Zone in Casper, WY from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, hosted by Dr. Andrew Young of Casper College.
WY
07-13-2022
7:00 PM EDT Lamoille County Star Gazers
Morrisville Centennial Library, 7 Richmond St.
Morrisville, VT 05661 In-person First Images of the James Webb Space Telescope
VT
07-16-2022
2:30 PM CDT Evelyn Meador Branch Library
2400 N Meyer Ave
Seabrook, TX 77546 In-person Join us at the library to view the first images from the James Webb Space Telescope!
TX
07-28-2022
7:00 PM EDT Wayne Public Library
461 Valley Road
Wayne, NJ 07470 Hybrid Dr. Christine Chen, Associate Astronomer at Space Telescope Science Institute (STSCI), will present, over Zoom the "First Images" released by the JWST.
Virtual Event:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83374941820?pwd=d0Z4aWovemRycmhybm15ZmFadTR0dz09 NJ
07-12-2022
5:00 PM MST Montana Science Center
2477 W Main Street
Bozeman , MT 59718 In-person Join us July 12th from 5-7pm for a Webb Space Telescope Community Event of first images released from NASA! Try out some astronaut ice cream, hangout with experts in the astronomy field, and get a first glimpse at some stunning astrophotography!
MT
08-19-2022
5:00 PM EDT Kidzu Children's Museum
201 S Estes Dr
Chapel Hill, NC 27514 In-person Join Kidzu for our monthly outdoor garden party! This month we will focus on starry nights and learn about the James Webb Space Telescope. Make some crafts, participate in kid-friendly activities, listen to some music, and more!
NC
07-16-2022
10:00 AM PST Aerospace Museum of California
3200 Freedom Park Dr.
McClellan, CA 95652 In-person Join us in celebrating the James Webb Space Telescopes' first scientific images of space. The Aerospace Museum will be offering fun hands-on STEM activities from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., in addition to a talk about Webb’s first images at 11 a.m.
CA
07-30-2022
7:30 PM PST Community Observatory - Placerville California
EDCOE Gym. (Building L) 6767, Green Valley Road,
Placerville CA 95667, CA 95667 In-person Behold stunning images of the early universe, stars, galaxies, revealed thru James Webb Space Telescope observations! Narration by NASA Ambassador. Suitable for all ages. FREE! Stay on for stargazing thru our observatory telescopes!
CA
07-24-2022
2:00 PM EDT Penn State Abington
Woodland Building, Penn State Abington, 1600 Woodland Rd
Abington, PA 19001 In-person "Unfold the Universe: Images from NASA's Webb Telescope and more" Learn what Webb’s images will teach us about the universe. Family oriented demonstrations and activities. Questions answered by NASA Solar System Ambassador and Penn State faculty.
PA
08-09-2022
7:00 PM MDT Cedar Breaks National Monument
220 N 300 E
Washington, UT 84780 In-person Learn about the James Webb with the St George Astronomy Group
UT
07-16-2022
2:00 PM MDT Cedar Breaks National Monument
303 N 100 E #2610
Cedar City, UT 84721 In-person Join us for a family afternoon at Cedar City Library to learn about the James Webb Space Telescope and explore the Universe.
UT
07-29-2022
3:00 PM MST Cedar Breaks National Monument
406 W Pipe Springs Rd
Fredonia, AZ 86022 In-person Come join us at Pipe Spring National Monument to learn about the James Webb Space Telescope and its exploration of the Universe.
AZ
07-13-2022
9:00 PM MDT Cedar Breaks National Monument
1 Zion Park Blvd
Springdale, UT 84767 In-person Join us for the James Webb community event in Zion National Park's amphitheater in the campground loop.
UT
07-14-2022
7:00 PM MDT Cedar Breaks National Monument
126 Lion Boulevard
Springdale, UT 84767 In-person Join us at the Canyon Community Center to learn about the James Webb telescope and the first images. Followed by stargazing.
UT
07-25-2022
8:00 PM MDT Cedar Breaks National Monument
One Observatory Road
IN PERSON, UT 84720 In-person Join us at SUU's Ashcroft Observatory to learn about the James Webb telescope and the first science images.
UT
08-14-2022
1:00 PM PDT Palouse Discovery Science Center
950 NE Nelson Ct.
Pullman, WA 99163 In-person Come celebrate the first images from the James Webb Space Telescope at the Palouse Discovery Science Center. We will have snacks, hands on science activities and content experts on hand to answer any questions.
WA
07-12-2022
10:00 AM EDT Schiele Museum of Natural History and Planetarium
1500 East Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC 28054 In-person Visit the Schiele Museum to see history unfold in real time! The Schiele Museum will be hosting a special event livestreaming the unveiling of the James Webb Space Telescope's first image along with other fun hands-on activities.
NC
07-06-2022
2:30 PM MDT Pueblo City County Library District - Giodone Branch
24655 US Highway 50 E
Pueblo, CO 81006 In-person Tween/Teen Hangout: The Sea of Space - The Expanded Universe: Playing with Time
CO
08-15-2022
10:00 AM MDT Pueblo City County Library District - Giodone Branch
24655 US Highway 50 E
Pueblo, CO 81006 In-person August 15th - 20th Pick up a Kit2Go and make your own Pinwheel Galaxy Pinwheel.
CO
09-14-2022
1:00 PM EDT NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador
111 N 6th St
Haines City, FL 33884 Hybrid The launch of Artemis 1, release of first images from the James Webb Space Telescope, and the expansion of the Deep Space Network are just a few of the exciting things happening at NASA. Simulcasted at:
https://www.youtube.com/user/mjguillette
Virtual Event:
https://www.youtube.com/user/mjguillette FL
07-14-2022
12:00 PM EST SSA
2115 Lexington Rd, Louisville, KY 40206
No, KY 40206 In-person Presenting on what exactly is The James Webb Space Telescope and sharing the first Images released with Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana.
KY
09-17-2022
2:00 PM EDT Katherine Johnson NASA IV&V ERC
321 Monroe St.
Fairmont, WV 26554 In-person Unfold the Universe with the Marion County Public Library and learn about the mission milestones and updates for the James Webb Space Telescope, which will include viewing the anticipated "First Images" retrieved form the telescope.
WV
07-12-2022
5:00 PM EDT Katherine Johnson NASA IV&V ERC
1721 Brooks Hill Road
French Creek, WV 26218 In-person Join us at the James W. Curry Library as Education Specialist Josh Revels, of the NASA IV&V ERC presents "Unfolding the Universe." Build an unfoldable telescope, watch the broadcast of the JWST's first images & explore the science of IR light
Virtual Event:
https://theconnectory.org/opportunity/unfolding-the-universe-at-the-james-w-curry-library WV
07-27-2022
7:00 PM MDT Cache Valley Astronomical Society
Nibley City Park
Nibley, UT 84321 In-person JWS First Light Social Event
UT
08-08-2022
7:00 PM EDT Ann Arbor District Library
3333 Traverwood Dr
Ann Arbor, MI 48105 In-person Come learn about the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) mission! How it works, where it is, what it is and is not replacing, what it is expected to be used for, and an image sequence build up to the reveal of the first scientific Webb image(s)!
MI
08-20-2022
3:00 PM EDT Ann Arbor District Library
3090 E Eisenhower Pkwy
Ann Arbor, MI 48108 In-person Come learn about the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) mission! How it works, where it is, what it is and is not replacing, what it is expected to be used for, and an image sequence build up to the reveal of the first scientific Webb image(s)!
MI
08-13-2022
8:00 PM EDT McCarthy Observatory
388 Danbury Road
New Milford, CT 06776 In-person The McCarthy Observatory will be hosting a program featuring the science of the James Webb Space Telescope and the expectations for breakthrough discoveries with the release of its first images.
CT
07-09-2022
10:00 AM CDT Galveston Children's Museum
2618 Broadway
Galveston, TX 77550 In-person Children can engage in space-themed experiments, tour space in the planetarium, use a solar telescope, and more. A Solar System Ambassador will teach the importance of the Webb telescope and the impact these images will be for the future of science.
TX
07-12-2022
5:30 PM AST Lykens Valley Children's Museum
1600 Elk Ave
Pottsville, PA 17901 In-person The LVCM welcomes the community to the first pictures from the JWST with live expert panel coverage at 6pm and followed by a special planetarium show. This event will be hosted at the Pottsville Area High School Planetarium and Observatory.
PA
07-16-2022
2:00 PM AST Lykens Valley Children's Museum
1600 Elk Ave
Pottsville, PA 17901 In-person The LVCM welcomes the community to the first pictures from the JWST with STEM & Art stations, live expert panel coverage & a planetarium show. This event will be hosted at the Pottsville Area High School Planetarium and Observatory.
PA
09-13-2022
7:00 PM HST Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park
Kīlauea Visitor Center, 1 Crater Rim Drive
Hawaii National Park, HI 96718 In-person After Dark in the Park - Join Michael Marlin, a Dark Sky ambassador for the International Astronomical Union and International Dark-Sky Association, for an indoor presentation followed by outdoor night sky activities.
HI
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