Event Horizon - Escaping a Black Hole!

Winter Recess - Mon-Fri, February 20-24, 12-4 PM

Deep in the heart of our Galaxy lurks a black hole four million times as massive as our Sun. We now believe that many or most galaxies contain similar supermassive black holes, hidden in most cases by clouds of dust. What are these black holes? How do we know they are there? How do they form? Investigate all these exciting questions when you join us during the February vacation break.
 
Activities include:
Black Hole Workshop exploring NASA’s NuStar telescope with spectroscope demonstrations
And make a spaghettification flip book to take home! See how a black hole is formed and what will happen if you get too close to one.
 
Half hour workshops Mon-Fri. February 20-24, 12-4pm.
Free with museum admission.

Rube Goldberg Machine Contest! Saturday, February 11

Sign-up your high school team! Build the zaniest machine possible, this year's task: Inflate a balloon and pop it! Download our flyer for more info, (1.2mb pdf) or contact Rick Angler at the Cradle at 516-572-4033.

State Farm funds support for the Westbury Magnet Academy Service Learning Program at the Cradle of Aviation Museum

Magnet Academy students from the Westbury & Uniondale school districts were in attendance November 21st when representatives from State Farm Insurance presented a $10,000 check to support the academy summer service learning program. More...