There hasn’t been a total solar eclipse across the US since 1979! Since Gaithersburg will be at 85% totality we are having a party! Enjoy solar viewing, solar activities, things to make and take, plus free solar viewers while supplies last. There will be a live feed of the total eclipse.

There will be many hands-on activities, experiments, and make and take projects. Since this is such an extraordinary Teachable Moment, we try to hold this event even in less than optimal viewing conditions.

GCM is being joined by Rockville Science Center in presenting the STEM activities that will be happening that day.

SOME SPECIFICS:

PARKING: Use the field at the corner of DeSellum at Route 355. Enter the lot on DeSellum.... It is a two block walk to the park. Handicapped parking available at Observatory Park.

For OVERFLOW PARKING: Use the Episcopal Church of the Ascension at the corner of Summit Avenue and Route 355 and/or Gaithersburg High School and/or the Activity Center at Bohrer PArk.

WEATHER CONTINGENCY– Last minute announcements will be posted on the museum’s facebook page.

**Please check the facebook page before arriving for last minute announcements**

**INFORMATION ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT: 301-258-6350**

Viewers provided in part by NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Heliophysics Education Consortium.

Some of the Gaithersburg Community Museum skywatching and educational programs are supported by The Explore Science: Earth & Space project, led by the Science Museum of Minnesota, in collaboration with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Explore Science: Earth & Space toolkits are developed and distributed nationwide by the National Informal STEM Education Network (NISE Net). Throughout spring and summer of 2017, events are taking place at over 250 museums and institutions throughout the country. The National Informal STEM Education Network (#nisenet) is a national community of informal educators and scientists dedicated to fostering public awareness, engagement and understanding of current science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). For more information about NISE Net and to download a digital Explore Science: Earth & Space toolkit please visit: www.nisenet.org.