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World Science Festival in Brooklyn Bridge Park

World Science Festival will be taking place from June 1 to 5  in New York with free events for all ages in Brooklyn Bridge Park:

Stargazing:

It is possible to see the stars in the city! Step up to a world-class telescope (or bring your own) for an outdoor party beneath the Brooklyn Bridge. Under the twinkling canvas of the night sky, explore the vast wonders of the universe with some of the world’s best astronomers, physicists, and scientists.

Highlights include:

  • A meet-and-greet with astronaut Anna Fisher
  • An interactive light show with the National Museum of Mathematics
  • A soccer-playing robot demo with Professor Eric Chown
  • A skateboard demonstration that puts gravity to the test with Bill Robertson, a.k.a. Dr. Skateboard
  • A “star chat” conversation with leading NASA engineer Erick Ordoñez
  • A digital adventure with Professor Astro Cat and his sidekick Astro Mouse

Saturday, June 4th from 7 to 11 pm at Pier 1. More info here.

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The Great Fish Count:

Strap on a pair of waders, cast a net and see what type of marine life you can find in the New York waterways. Led by top ecologists and biologists, the Great Fish Count gives participants of all ages the chance to discover the underwater world in their own backyard. Saturday, June 4th from 2.00 to 3.30 pm at the small beach under Manhattan Bridge in DUMBO. More info here.

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