 Astronomy Day
Saturday, May 10
12—3 p.m.
Exhibit Galleries & Grayson Boehm Lecture Hall
Astronomy Day returns in May! Explore the cosmos in an afternoon with the following activities:
- Embark on a “Walk Through the Solar System” – a ½ mile trek across Balboa Park.
- Launch rockets and identify constellations with our science educators.
- Take a Live Interactive Virtual Exploration (LIVE) of Palomar Observatory from over 60 miles away!
- Explore how the electromagnetic spectrum influences astronomers and learn the latest from NASA.
- Enter to win an Astronomy Magazine subscription or a telescope – an ETX-80 and an 8-inch LX-90 sponsored by Astronomy Magazine and Meade Instruments Corp.
- Pick up great observing tips and sun gaze safely with the San Diego Astronomy Association.
Don’t miss all the fun—the time will fly by faster than a near-Earth asteroid. To download a schedule of events, click here!
Astronomy Day events happening inside the Fleet are included with admission. The outdoor “Walk Through the Solar System” guided tour is free.
 Green Day
Saturday, May 17
12—3 p.m.
Exhibit Galleries
The Fleet is going green! Last year we became the first building in Balboa Park to install solar panels on the roof, and we are taking additional steps throughout the building to reduce our environmental impact. You can too! It's easy to become a greengineer at our family day all about renewable energy and conservation.
- Build a solar-powered car and calculate your carbon output
- Interact with our special exhibition about energy "So Watt."
- Visit with Kohler to learn about water consumption and to gather tips on creating a “green” bathroom.
- Join San Diego Gas & Electric and the City of San Diego for a light bulb exchange on the Prado. With a California ID, trade up to 5 incandescent light bulbs for energy-efficient compact fluorescent bulbs.
- Plus, discover how Hornblower Cruises & Events is protecting the local marine environment and enter to win passes for a cruise!
Special thanks to Union Bank of California for their support of Green Day.
Green Day events happening inside the Fleet are included with admission.
The SDG&E light bulb exchange on the Prado is free. Lighting offer is limited to 5 bulbs per household per year. These programs may be modified or terminated without prior notice. SDG&E makes no representation as to the safety, reliability and/or efficiency of the lighting equipment or components. SDG&E makes no warranty either expressed or implied, including warranty of merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose, use or application of the lighting equipment or components. This program is funded by California utility customers and administered by SDG&E, under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission.
 Rubik's Cube Competition
Saturday, May 24
9 a.m.—5 p.m.
Community Forum
Puzzle pro, Adam Zamora, visits the Fleet again to host the third annual San Diego Rubik’s Cube Competition. Come watch cube masters compete in a series of mind-boggling events, including solving the Rubik’s cube puzzle in seconds as well as doing it blindfolded! Are you good enough to play? Join the fun pastime 250 million people have discovered. To register for the competition, click here. For more information, please visit www.speedcubing.com.
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