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SUMMARY:Astronomy Workshop: Moon Madness and Other Myths
DESCRIPTION:Think the Moon is made of green cheese? Wonder if werewolves walk among us on full moons? This Halloween, uncover the truth behind eerie legends and cosmic conspiracies in a fun and fact-filled astronomy workshop that separates science from superstition! \n \nWhat to expect: \n\nA 45-minute engaging presentation debunking classic moon myths and hoaxes, including: \n\n\nIs the Moon really made of green cheese? \n\n\nAre werewolves and vampires more than just folklore? \n\n\nWas the Moon landing staged? \n\n\nCan the Moon influence birth rates or crime? \n\n\nIs astrology science or just spooky fun? \n\n\nOutdoor telescope viewing of the Moon and night sky \n\n \nWho should attend: \n\nCurious minds of all ages \n\n\nScience lovers and space enthusiasts \n\n\nHalloween fans looking for a unique seasonal activity \n\n\nSkeptics, truth-seekers, and mythbusters \n\n \nREGISTER TODAY! ( https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=d813dc04-f534-4691-a475-b246ac0d8318&envId=p-Of6JnJ-NDU-Ys4lsF7CG9w&zone=usa )\n \nDate: Friday, October 10, 2025 \nTime: 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. \nLocation: Steele/Burnand Anza-Borrego Desert Research Center (401 Tilting T Dr., Borrego Springs, CA 92004) \n \nCost: \nABF Member: $25 \nNon-Member: $30 \nStudent: $15 \nChildren 5 & under: FREE \nCancellation Policy & Scholarships: Please see our FAQs page ( https://theabf.org/about-anza-borrego-foundation/faq/ ) to read our cancellation policy and learn about scholarship options.  \n \nWhat Previous Attendees Are Saying: \n“The presenter was entertaining and knowledgeable. The telescope viewing session was well run and educational.” \n“Education information was informative and well presented.” \n \nPresenter: David White was born in Fontana, California and obtained a degree in Astronomy (Classical Newtonian / General Astronomy). Upon graduation he accepted a position at Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles under Dr. E.C. Krupp and Mr. John Mosley in the museum’s operations, planetarium programs, and outreach programs as the lead operator of The Traveling Telescope. In 1990, David became the Planetarium Director/Community Services Instructor at The Daniel B. Milliken Planetarium at Chaffey College in Rancho Cucamonga. In 1993, David established his own traveling astronomy program under a private label that school children coined for him (“Astronomy Man”) with the slogan: “Astronomy Man – bringing the science of astronomy down to Earth.”   \nDavid is the author of numerous planetarium show scripts, has been a guest speaker on various local radio programs, and was the featured guest on ABC channel 7 Eyewitness News 1990 “Reopening of the Milliken Planetarium”. In 2022, he discovered a 118-gram meteorite sample in Alabama which is most likely a portion of the larger “Walker County” 74.8-kg sample of 1832 and is one of only eighteen approved meteorites discovered in Alabama. He resides with his wife LaRee in Riverside.  \n \n\n \n \n
URL:https://theabf.org/events/astronomy-workshop-moon-madness-and-other-myths/
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LOCATION:401 Tilting T Drive, Borrego Springs, CA
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