Astronomy Bowl

Congratulations to the winners of Astronomy Bowl IV! Front Row (L-R): 1st place winner Preston Morrissette from Lakes Region Christian Academy in Laconia, 2nd place winner Samantha Ryan, also from Lakes Region, 3rd place winner Naji Pride, a homeschool student from Lisbon. Pictured in the back row (L-R): Dave McDonald, Education Director for the Discovery Center, Karen Bianco and Astronaut Dr. Jay Buckey.

The Astronomy Bowl is a statewide competition for high school students, grades 9-12, to compete by answering questions about constellations, planets, stars, and other objects projected in the Discovery Center's state-of-the-art planetarium.

The top three students receive scholarships toward their college or university education! This annual event takes place every March. For more information, please call Dave at 603.271.STAR (7827) x 114 or email dmcdonald@starhop.com. 1st prize is $1000, 2nd prize is $500, 3rd prize is $250.

Want an idea of what topics will be covered next year? Download this year's Astronomy Bowl Study Guide.

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Thank you to our 2010 sponsors!
All Metals Industries, Inc., Northeast Delta Dental, Darthmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Rath, Young & Pignatelli, P.C., Eastpoint Stratagies, Lincoln Financial Group, Bianco Child & Family Therapy