This is primarily of interest to people in the Philadelphia area.This evening the Chemical Heritage Foundation is having a Grand Opening for its new exhibit galleries and the permanent exhibit: Making Modernity. In addition the first of a series of changing installations Molecules That Matter will also be premiering.
Doors to the new exhibit open at […]
Sunprint Kits are perhaps the most popular items in the store. Its not surprising. The concept is simple and fun for both adults and children.
How it works is this: You take an object, like a leaf or a key. You place it on top of the photographic paper and under a sheet of acetate. […]
Spectrum Scientifics is proud to be the winner of Philadelphia Magazine’s annual BEST OF PHILLY AWARD.
Spectrum Scientifics is written up as follows:
“BEST OF PHILLY FUTURE NOBEL-PRIZE WINNER SHOP!
Spectrum Scientifics owner Matt Kriebel is seriously into geek toys - and unrepentant about it. He’s filled his shop with telescopes, chemistry sets, robotry, meteorology devices, and a […]
Over the next few days, especially on the East Coast, there will be a rare opportunity to view the International Space Station as it flies overhead. The station has the sun reflecting off it such that it will be very visible (Stellar Magnitude -2 to -1) even to the naked eye.
In fact, the naked eye […]
May 10th, 2008 is National Astronomy Day. Around the world, Astronomy Clubs will be holding special events to celebrate. This year’s theme is ‘Bring Astronomy to The People’.
The Chester County Astronomy Society is having a special event in Hoopes Park, in West Chester. The event starts at 8PM. On the field, an assortment of telescopes will be […]
The sheer, overwhelming amount of light pollution from a city can lead many of its inhabitants to believe that there is no way they can view anything from urban areas. Its not just residents who feel this way, I’ve even talked expert astronomy authors who have told me that there was no reason to get […]
