SKYWATCHERS OF ANCIENT MEXICO

This spring, we are pairing our popular monthly sky tours with astronomy topic talks and full dome
planetarium presentations. Each evening will begin with an immersive planetarium presentation about
a different astronomical topic. Next, we will take you on a tour of the current skies, highlighting visible
planets, deep sky objects, and any upcoming special astronomical events. Feel free to ask your
astronomy questions throughout the night! (Ages 10 – Adult)

This show examines the early culture, astronomy and history of what is now called Mexico and Central
America. Skywatchers will take you to colorful cities like Tenochtitlán and Chichén Itzá, with their large
observatories and elaborate temples, as they were when they were the ruling centers of great
civilizations. Learn about the importance of astronomical observations to these cultures, and hear
stories from their mythology.