ESA/Hubble. CST.jpg (1056×638) Coca-Cola Space Science Center. Columbus State University's Coca-Cola Space Science Center is located in the heart of uptown Columbus along the beautiful Chattahoochee Riverwalk and adjacent to the Columbus Historic District and the Iron Works Convention and Trade Center. Our state of the art facility houses a Challenger Learning Center, the Omnisphere Theater and the Mead Observatory. Visit our Plaza area for many interactive exhibits and displays. There's something for everyone so keep an eye on what's happening at the Space Center. Schedules subject to change. The World Clock – Time Zones. Solstice Lunar Eclipse.
Solstice Lunar Eclipse Dec. 17, 2010: Everyone knows that "the moon on the breast of new-fallen snow gives the luster of mid-day to objects below. " That is, except during a lunar eclipse. The luster will be a bit "off" on Dec. 21st, the first day of northern winter, when the full Moon passes almost dead-center through Earth's shadow. For 72 minutes of eerie totality, an amber light will play across the snows of North America, throwing landscapes into an unusual state of ruddy shadow.
The eclipse begins on Tuesday morning, Dec. 21st, at 1:33 am EST (Monday, Dec. 20th, at 10:33 pm PST). At that time, Earth's shadow will appear as a dark-red bite at the edge of the lunar disk. If you're planning to dash out for only one quick look - it is December, after all - choose this moment: 03:17 am EST (17 minutes past midnight PST). Why red? A quick trip to the Moon provides the answer: Imagine yourself standing on a dusty lunar plain looking up at the sky. Enjoy the show. Author: Dr. NASA Science. Coca-Cola Space Science Center Webcast. - One full year of membership benefits - FREE limited edition CCSSC 2010 Lunar Eclipse t-shirt - Unlimited use of the CCSSC exhibit gallery - 8 All-Day passes to the Omnisphere Theater - Access to exclusive, members-only events with CCSSC special guests throughout the year - Passport Program benefits associated with CCSSC's membership in the Association of Science and Technology Centers (for more information, visit ) - Include your shirt size in Paypal's special instructions box.
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