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Pari Celebrates 60 Years of Space Science 1963-2023
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Space fans from ages K through Gray are welcome to come and learn about our past and get excited about what is to come here at PARI.
October 28th, 2023 will mark sixty years since NASA began operations at the Rosman Tracking Station which is now , The Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute ( PARI ). Since then the day to day operations have changed many times, but the mission of bringing humans closer to what lies above us has remained the same. In honor of this historic anniversary PARI will hold an Open House Anniversary Celebration. Space fans from ages K through Gray are welcome to come and learn about our past and get excited about what is to come here at PARI.
Gates will open at 3:00pm on October 28th, 2023. The event will conclude at 8:00pm. Admission is free. No registration is required. Some activities will have a fee. The event is on the PARI campus at 1 PARI Drive, Rosman, NC Museum Galleries with space items, minerals, and meteorites will be open to browse. Chat with some of our scientists and researchers about their work.
Planetarium shows will be available for a $5 ticket price.
Hay Rides will tour the site.
Lounge by our campfire in the autumn air. Smores kits available to purchase.
Meet the author of the book, Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute: An Untold History of Spacemen & Spies, Craig Gralley. Copies will be available to purchase and have signed.
Enjoy music. Enjoy a snack or meal from a food truck (must be purchased). Try a fall baked items in our dining hall (must be purchased).
Warm up with a hot beverage (must be purchased) Chat with an astronomer and learn how to choose a telescope just in time for holiday gift buying. Play some outdoor games. Visit with some of our partners and vendors ! And More!
We welcome you all to join us for this exciting celebration!
