Astronomy Day Celebration

Tonight's OMSI Star Party is cancelled.
I am going to go with the Clear Dark Sky method for tonight's forecast.  The current forecast for tonight is indicating cloudy conditions with poor transparency and seeing.  As the high pressure system emerging from the west, we are seeing the transition into clear skies for tomorrow and next week. 

Next scheduled OMSI Star Party is Saturday, May 25.
 
Thanks, Jim Todd

Clear Dark Sky:

Vernal Equinox Celebration

Tonight's OMSI Star Party at Rooster and Stub are cancelled.  Clear Sky forecasts indicates a variety of poor transparency, mostly cloudy, low temperatures and freezing fog.  There are likely to be some moments of clearing as the weather front gradually moves in from the west around midnight. The next scheduled OMSI Star Party will be April 20.  Happy Spring!  Jim
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Autumnal Equinox Celebration

On Saturday evening, September 21, OMSI, Rose City Astronomers and Vancouver Sidewalk Astronomers will celebrate the beginning of autumn with a free Star Party! Join us as we gaze at the heavens at Rooster Rock State Park and Stub Stewart State Park starting at 7:30 p.m.

Squid Dissection

Participants will look for clues in the squid anatomy to figure out how these animals live. One squid per ticket, maximum two people per squid.

To reserve a space for Squid Dissection, buy tickets online or at the OMSI Ticket Desk.

Microscopy for Beginners

This lab is perfect for those interested in getting started in microscopy. Participants will get hands-on experience in the basics of using a compound light microscope. You will walk away with some simple steps to get you started making temporary slides of your own. One microscope per ticket, maximum two people per microscope.

To reserve a space for Microscopy for Beginners, buy tickets online or at the OMSI Ticket Desk.

Animal Behavior

Visitors will learn and practice skills by observing feeding behaviors of live animals.  They will apply these skills to build pet puzzle feeders and explore more complex behaviors such as thinking.

To reserve a space for Animal Behavior, buy tickets online or at the OMSI Ticket Desk.

Cow Eye Dissection

Participants are led through the anatomy of the cow eye while finding out how this sensory organ allows us to see. This class is a follow-up to Squid Dissection. It is recommended that participants take the Squid Dissection Lab prior to Cow Eye Dissection. One cow eye per ticket, maximum two people per cow eye.

To reserve a space for Cow Eye Dissection, buy tickets online or at the OMSI Ticket Desk.

Soap Making

Make soap in time for holiday gift-giving while learning about the reactions that go into making soap and why it is so great at cleaning! Participants must wear clothing that completely covers their arms, legs, and feet (no sandals or open-toed shoes) as we will be working with caustic substances. One ticket gets you all the ingredients necessary to make one pound of soap (about 6-8 bars), maximum three participants per ticket.  Recommended for ages 10 and up.

Soap Making

Make soap in time for holiday gift-giving while learning about the reactions that go into making soap and why it is so great at cleaning! Participants must wear clothing that completely covers their arms, legs, and feet (no sandals or open-toed shoes) as we will be working with caustic substances. One ticket gets you all the ingredients necessary to make one pound of soap (about 6-8 bars), maximum three participants per ticket.  Recommended for ages 10 and up.