Public Outreach
We offer planetarium shows year round to visiting K-12 classes and community groups.
Weekly stargazing is sponsored by the Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics and the Astronomy Club.
Field Trip Request
We offer shows year round to visiting K-12 classes and some community groups.
AstroFest
A four night festival of Astronomy held concurrently with the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts.
Friedman Lectures
Hosted by the Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics and are primarily funded by the Ronald M. and Susan J. Friedman Outreach Fund in Astronomy.
Teacher Workshops
The Penn State In-Service Workshops in Astronomy (PSIWA) for middle and high school science teachers.
Exploration-U
Community science nights that focus on innovative, hands-on science activities led by collaborations between Penn State faculty and students, local school district administrators, teachers, and students.
Road Scholar
The Department has hosted a week-long learning adventure on astronomy every summer since 2007 for members of the public at ages 55 and over.
