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🌕July’s full moon is known by many names, lik

🌕July’s full moon is known by many names, like the “Thunder moon” coming from the Western Abenaki people, “Berry moon”(Anishinaabe), “Month of the Ripe Corn moon” (Cherokee), and “Raspberry moon” (Algonquin, Ojibwe) to name a few. The most common name today is the Buck Moon.��

As the moon goes through its cycles, so do many other parts of nature- and this is the time when young male deer (bucks) start to grow their season’s antlers in earnest! The name and the many other seasonal names remind us of the cycles happening all through nature as the year churns on.

#fullmoon #moon #moontonight #moonphase #miSciny #thisweekinmisky #stargazing #tonightssky #amateurastronomy #capitaldistrictny #misky #sky

Summer going by too fast? ⏩ Relax this Tuesday

Summer going by too fast? ⏩

Relax this Tuesday evening at our Planetarium Sound Bath Experience! Enjoy the gentle rhythm of singing bowls and gongs as the universe twinkles above you.

Capacity is limited. Tickets are available at the front desk and at miSci.org/events - see you there!

#miSciny #takeabreak #planetarium #soundbath

It's dino summer at miSci! Make sure to get your p

It's dino summer at miSci! Make sure to get your photo with the full-sized T-Rex head across from the front desk, and see all its friends in the galleries! 🦕🦖

#miSciny #dinosaursareawesome #sciencemuseum #capitalregionny

🦖 Dinosaur Encore! It's been a great Dino week

🦖 Dinosaur Encore!

It's been a great Dino week for our summer class students! This week filled up faster than any other, so we've opened up an extra Dino week of classes that starts on August 10. Full and half days for kids in grades 1-2 and 3-5 are available.

Registration is open at https://misci.org/summer-classes/

Splash into Summer Savings at miSci! Starting tod

Splash into Summer Savings at miSci!

Starting today, all miSci memberships (including Space Pass) are $20 off. By becoming a member, you are not only supporting miSci's mission but you gain access and discounts to thousands of other museums and institutions, locally, nationally and internationally.

Join today by visiting miSci.org/becomeamember or purchase during your next visit! Questions or concerns, email Mia at membership@misci.org.

##miSciNY #museum #sciencemuseum #museummembership

Next Saturday at Rockin' the Dome- Laser Rolling S

Next Saturday at Rockin' the Dome- Laser Rolling Stones!

Explore the pioneers of classic rock with great tunes, amazing sights, and a fun evening out at the science museum!

Get your tickets at miSci.org!

#miSciny #sciencemuseum #rockinthedome #thingstodothisweekend #classicrock #lasershow

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