Spectacular Cassini at Saturn X2

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Date:Thursday October 5 2017

Time:09:30 - 11:45

Location:Leixlip Library, Leixlip

A new STEAM workshop exploring the astonishing images of the planet Saturn and its moons through the cameras on the Cassini spacecraft. Each group will draw a different image from the mission and learn about it in detail by this action . This is one of the greatest exploration missions of our time.

This workshop honours both the images and the discoveries of Cassini via drawing and actions. The spacecraft itself is made up of cylinders , cones , convex and concave shapes . A model of the spacecraft will demonstrate this and help identify the main components and their functions.

Launched in 1997 – Cassini has been in orbit around Saturn since 2004, in September 2017 the mission will come to a dramatic finale. NASA educational material will be provided for each group. All materials provided for each group.