Astronomy Workshop: Moon Madness and Other Myths
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!
What to expect:
- A 45-minute engaging presentation debunking classic moon myths and hoaxes, including:
- Is the Moon really made of green cheese?
- Are werewolves and vampires more than just folklore?
- Was the Moon landing staged?
- Can the Moon influence birth rates or crime?
- Is astrology science or just spooky fun?
- Outdoor telescope viewing of the Moon and night sky
Who should attend:
- Curious minds of all ages
- Science lovers and space enthusiasts
- Halloween fans looking for a unique seasonal activity
- Skeptics, truth-seekers, and mythbusters
REGISTER TODAY!
Date: Friday, October 10, 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Location: Steele/Burnand Anza-Borrego Desert Research Center (401 Tilting T Dr., Borrego Springs, CA 92004)
Cost:
ABF Member: $25
Non-Member: $30
Student: $15
Children 5 & under: FREE
Cancellation Policy & Scholarships: Please see our FAQs page to read our cancellation policy and learn about scholarship options.
What Previous Attendees Are Saying:
“The presenter was entertaining and knowledgeable. The telescope viewing session was well run and educational.”
“Education information was informative and well presented.”
Presenter: 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.”
David 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.
