Galileo Galilei the Starry Messenger

Saturday, June 811:00 AM—12:00 PMBrenner RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966

Galileo Galilei the Starry Messenger is suited for audiences of all ages, bringing the father of modern science back to discuss his most recent discoveries made with his wonderful telescope. Using the gifts of a storyteller and actively involving the audience, Galileo takes his audience through the discoveries that changed the very nature of science.

"Best I’ve ever seen! Vibrant! Informative and exciting. It wakes my 73 year old brain more than any science class I’ve ever had." -Woloboro Library Patron

The program does go for about an hour, including the question and answers at the end. 

Performance by Mike Francis of Stars Science Theater.  Mike has been been performing as Galileo for over twenty years at libraries, schools, theaters, museums and planetariums across the country. I have presented at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum, the Franklin Institute, the Space Telescope Science Institute, Carnegie Science Center, and numerous other institutions. 

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