THE WORLD'S LARGEST AND MOST SPECTACULAR ASTRONOMY & SPACE EXPO
ZWO
THEATER
SCHEDULE
Featuring informal lectures, beginners classes, product highlights and live music, the Galaxy features all of the presentations that are too numerous to fit on our main stage. Be sure to check out all of the fascinating things going on located in the rear of the fieldhouse.
SATURDAY APRIL 5
All talk times and days are subject to change
Telescopes for Beginners with Dr. Bernard Sokolowski. Learn about how to choose the telescope that is right for you. Understand the basic kinds of telescopes and mounts and what to look for when buying and using them.
10:30-11:45
12:00-12:45 James Webster (Scistarter)
Scistarter Citizen Science for Everyone
1:00-1:45 Eric Kopit (Celestron Inovation Specialist)
Inside Celestron: A First Look at Our New Innovations
2:00-2:20 Eileen Collins SPECIAL KIDS EVENT
Meet an Astronaut
3:00-3:45 Simon Lewis ZWO
Next-Gen Astrophotography: ZWO’s 2025 Product Showcase
4:00-4:45 Frank Hughes (NASA-retired)
The Evolution of Window Simulation for Spaceflight Training
5:00-5:30 Aria Huang & Grace Wang (Dwarflab)
DWARF 3 Smart Telescope Unveiled: Astronomy Anytime, Anywhere
SUNDAY
APRIL 6
All talk times and days are subject to change
Telescopes for Beginners with Dr. Bernard Sokolowski. Learn about how to choose the telescope that is right for you. Understand the basic kinds of telescopes and mounts and what to look for when buying and using them.
10:30-11:45
12:00-12:45 Dr. Willie K. Yee (Solar System Ambassador)
What Have Space Telescopes Told Us About the Universe
1:00-1:45 Hoot Gibson SPECIAL KIDS EVENT
Meet an Astronaut
2:00-2:45 Dr. Michelle Thaller ASTRONOMY FOR KIDS
Astronomer and TV Personality
3:00-3:45 James Webster (Dark Sky International)
Saving our Dark Skies
4:00- Temple Dudes
Musical Entertainment