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The Franklin Institute is a Philadelphia science educational institution described at its own website and on Wikipedia.
User Experiences of the Franklin Institute
"I Especially Like Night Skies"
When my wife and I went to the F.I. in summer 2010, I learned about, and went back twice (and counting) for the Night Skies monthly event. Some highlights of my experience:
- It's more than just an evening of observation. There are free planetarium shows and more, which adds up to a challenging time deciding how to make choices that maximize your enjoyment of the evening. All for one admission price of $5. Great value!
- The first time I went, only one telescope was open for public viewing. The second time, they had four, so I spent less time waiting in line and more time gazing at celestial wonders.
- Chief astronomer Derrick Pitts, who gave a talk and also helped guide and educate visitors on the observation deck, was especially pleasant to meet. Sorta like Neil deGrasse Tyson.
PaulSank 22:01, 11 February 2011 (EST)
