Brookhaven Lab Open to Public on Summer Sundays, July 20 - August 17
May 16, 2008
UPTON, NY — The U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory will again open its doors to the public this summer, every Sunday from July 20 through August 17. The Laboratory will feature a different tour on each of five Sundays. Both adults and children can enjoy a variety of entertaining activities, including the Whiz Bang Science Show and the Brain Teasers exhibit each week.
Summer Sundays are offered free of charge, and no reservations are needed. Visitors may arrive any time between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. The Whiz Bang Science Show will be staged at 10:30 a.m., noon, 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. each Sunday. All visitors age 16 and over must bring a photo ID.
The full Summer Sundays schedule follows:
July 20 — National Synchrotron Light Source
See the brightest light on Long Island and one of the most intense sources of light in the world. Find out how synchrotron light is used to look into all kinds of materials, from moon rocks to computer chips. More...
July 27 — Science Learning Center
Play with science, no matter what your age. Have fun testing your hands-on science skills. Enjoy a science magician's tricks.
August 3 — National Weather Service
Come to the weather forecasting center for the entire New York metropolitan area. Track storms, big or small. Learn about hurricane preparedness. Witness a 3:30 p.m. weather-balloon launch.
August 10 — Center for Functional Nanomaterials
Visit a new center where studies of the ultra-small may lead to ultra-big discoveries in many areas, from energy to electronics. See the high-tech tools used to explore the nanoscale. This tour is appropriate for adults and children over 10 years old.
August 17 — Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider
Enter the underground tunnel that holds twin accelerators. Learn how gold ions are smashed together to recreate the temperature and energy density of the early universe. This tour is appropriate for adults and children over 10 years old.
The Laboratory is located 1.5 miles north of Long Island Expressway Exit 68. For more information, call 631 344-2651, or visit the Brookhaven Lab website: www.bnl.gov.
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