Our Solar System

About this event

Join us for an exciting journey through our solar system as we explore the Sun, planets, moons, asteroids, and other fascinating objects that make up our cosmic neighborhood.

This engaging presentation will introduce audience members of all ages to the unique characteristics of each planet, recent discoveries in space exploration, and the technologies scientists use to study the universe. Participants will gain a greater appreciation for Earth's place in space while discovering the wonders that exist beyond our world.

Presented by Mike Buttita, South Brunswick resident, and NASA Endeavour Fellow and Solar System Ambassador. He is an active member of the New Jersey Technology & Engineering Education Association (NJTEEA), International Technology & Engineering Education Association (ITEEA), and the Amateur Astronomers Association of Princeton (AAAP). He is continuing his studies in Technology, Science and Space Education while working as the STEM Coordinator for the NJ Department of Education in Trenton.

If there is a disability accommodation that would enable you to participate more fully in this program, please let us know with as much notice as possible by calling the information desk at (732) 329-4000 ext. 7286, and we will do our best to help you.