By University Relations<\/b><\/p>\n
GREAT BEND — The Kansas Wetlands Education Center will host its annual Perseid Meteor Shower Watch Party \u2013 a free, fun-filled family evening of crafts, science experiments, games, snacks, and stargazing \u2013 at 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10, at the Kansas Wetlands Education Center.<\/p>\n
The center, 592 NE K-156 Hwy, is at the southeast side of Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area, northeast of Great Bend.<\/p>\n
The Persied Meteor Shower occurs every year when the earth passes through the trail of dust and debris left by the Swift-Tuttle comet. Perseids are a popular show, but this year will be better than most, with a peak of 60-70 meteors per hour.<\/p>\n
The moon will be near new moon, at a crescent, so it will set early. This means clear, dark skies for better meteor watching. The shower gets its name because the meteors appear to radiate from the constellation Perseus.<\/p>\n
Families of all ages are encouraged to come out to learn the difference between an asteroid, comet and meteor through a dry ice science experiment, enjoy a night hike on our nature trail, create a space rock fridge magnet, play glow-in-the-dark wiffle ball, and enjoy s\u2019mores while gazing at the night sky.<\/p>\n
In addition to the activities, the FHSU Science and Mathematics Education Institute will have its inflatable planetarium for guaranteed star-viewing.<\/p>\n
Activities will run until the sky is dark enough to enjoy the meteors. Bring a lawn chair or blanket for more comfortable stargazing.<\/p>\n
For more information, call the KWEC at 1-877-243-9268.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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