Super Stellar Fridays

Ticket costs includes admission to the presentation, exhibit galleries, and a planetarium show. Tickets for this event can be purchased at the front desk on the night of the event, or prior to the event online.

Schedule of Events:

6:30pm: Discovery Center opens, exhibit galleries available for exploration

7:00pm: Speaker Presentation

8:00pm: Planetarium Show

9:00pm: Sky Viewing with New Hampshire Astronomical Society

(weather permitting)

Ticket Pricing:

Adult: $13.00 

Child (3-12): $10.00 

Senior (62+): $12.00

Students (13-college): $12.00

EBT/SNAP/WIC Card Holders + Up To 5 Guests: $3.00 (Use code “4ALLSSF” at checkout!)

Members and Child Under 2: Free!

Join us for an engaging, family-friendly talk exploring the wonders of our universe and our place within it. Through stunning imagery, John Gianforte, an Astronomer, Director of the University of New Hampshire (UNH) Observatory, and Astronomy Instructor at UNH will take us on a journey across space, showcasing breathtaking close-ups of planets from NASA’s most successful missions alongside captivating ground-based images from right here in New Hampshire. Discover the scale, beauty, and intricacies of the cosmos in a way that is accessible and enjoyable for all ages.

John S. Gianforte is an Astronomer and Director of the University of New Hampshire (UNH) Observatory, and Astronomy Instructor at UNH.  He is also a Science Writer, and Adjunct Faculty member at Granite State College, in New Hampshire. By day, John teaches the Introduction to Modern Astronomy and Experimental Physics courses at UNH.  John has a MSc in Astronomy and a B.E.E.T. and spent 30 + years as a Project Manager and Director, R & D in industry, but he has had a deep interest in astronomy, physics, chemistry and space exploration for many years.

In addition to NHAS’s monthly sky watch, get your telescope questions answered by a professional astronomer, whether you need help with your current scope, advice on purchasing one, or tips on how to observe celestial wonders. In the event of inclement weather, an NHAS member will still be present to assist with astronomy or telescope related inquiries. This program is free to attend, but regular admission applies for the featured Super Stellar Friday program.

Can’t make it in person?

We are no longer offering a livestream of the presentation portion of Super Stellar Friday presentations. We apologize for the inconvenience! Presentations will be available on the Discovery Center’s YouTube channel within a few days.

Please consider making a donation to support future programming like this—thank you!