All Pikes Peak Library District locations are closed Wed., Dec. 10, and Thu., Dec. 11, to implement the new Integrated Library System.

The catalog and PPLD app will be unavailable through Thu., Dec. 11.

Mobile Earth and Space Observatory

Event Type:

Adults, Family Library Programs, Kids, Science & Math, Seniors, Teen, Tweens

Age Group:

Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior, Family, All
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Program Description

Event Details

The Mobile Earth and Space Observatory is coming to PPLD for Summer Adventure! MESO is a "science center on wheels" with hands-on educational and research activities focused on earth and space sciences, renewable energy, and scientific instrumentation. 

Participants will explore the process of science and in-depth scientific concepts. Scientist- educators engage attendees directly with scientific tools such as solar and celestial telescopes, spectroscopy, infrared cameras, augmented reality sand tables, gravity wells, and much more! 

Disclaimer(s)

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit!