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Super Stellar Fridays

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Enjoy an evening of astronomy with Discovery Center educators and special guest speakers. Topics vary, covering new discoveries, historical events, scientific concepts and more. Recommended for ages 8+, children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. $10/Adults, $9/Seniors & Students, $7/Children. Doors open at 6:30 PM.

On the 1st Friday of the month, enjoy a special planetarium show starting at 7 PM with the evening's feature presentation starting at 8:15. The Discovery Center exhibits and observatory are open until 10 PM on 1st Fridays. Also enjoy a FREE skywatch that night with the NH Astronomical Society (weather permitting). Gaze through their telescopes - or your own - at the wonders of the sky. The skywatch begins at dusk during daylight savings time or 7 PM during standard time.

Teen Nights are held 2nd Friday of each month at 7 PM. Topics vary. Pizza and soda provided at no extra charge. Please pick up teen by 8:45 PM if they don't drive. For ages 13-19 only. $9/Teen. Not a Teen? On 2nd Fridays, the exhibit galleries and observatory are open for visitors of all ages from 6:30-9 PM. General admission prices apply.

Visit our calendar for upcoming Super Stellar Friday events.

Important Note: Please arrive at least one half hour before show time - due to the dark theater environment, no late seating or readmission into the theater is permitted.

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Concord, NH 03301
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Discovery Center Hours:
Mon-Sat 10 AM-5 PM
Sun 11:30 AM-5 PM
1st & 2nd Fri Nights of the month 6:30-9 PM

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