AstroFest

https://science.psu.edu/astro/public-outreach/astrofest Come to virtual AstroFest 2020! Live now on your computer browser! Let us know what you think. You can even tour Penn State's rocket lab in VR!

Come to virtual AstroFest tonight (Saturday 7-10pm) or tomorrow (Sunday 2-5pm EDT) to chat with Astronomers Live! https://science.psu.edu/astro/public-outreach/astrofest Or come any time to use virtual telescopes, play astronomy games, or view our featured presentations and short videos made just for this event.

Our most popular topic this year has been Dark Energy, a mysterious energy in empty space that causes the universe to accelerate in its expansion. Short presentations on finding life in the Universe, why Pluto isn't a planet anymore, how to fly a rocket, and much more are available in our virtual lobby or through an easy to use traditional program at https://science.psu.edu/astro/public-outreach/astrofest

Play at our AstroFest Arcade anytime https://science.psu.edu/astro/public-outreach/astrofest

Did you attend our Virtual AstroFest 2020 yet? If so let us know what you thought of it. The virtual world is now open for you to explore at: http://www.personal.psu.edu//Astr/AstroFest2020/index.html... AstroFest 2020 includes: 12 Featured Presentations 10 AstroFest Arcade Games on a variety of topics 12 Shorter Videos/Demos 7 Virtual Telescopes with Videos About the Objects 10 Live Q&A Chat Rooms (during live hours for the event) The remaining live hours are: Friday 7-10pm Saturday 7-10pm Sunday 2-5pm however, all but the live Q&A is available all the time from now on.

Virtual AstroFest 2020 begins in 2 hours. Join us on your computer browser at https://science.psu.edu/astro/public-outreach/astrofest